Also known as: Mr Ahiagbah · Mr. Ahiagbah
NPP Communications Director and 2026 First Vice Chairman aspirant who critiques government policy on flood management and judicial selectivity.
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Joy Online
Aspiring First National Vice Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has pledged to help reposition the party around its founding ideals, stressing freedom, enterprise and the rule of law as the core principles that must guide its future. …
My mission is to rebuild NPP around its founding values — Richard AhiagbahJoy Online
Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticised President John Mahama over what he describes as silence surrounding the recent arrests of opposition party officials by state security agencies. …
Mahama’s silence on arrests of NPP officials is concerning – AhiagbahJoy Online
… He acknowledged arguments for stronger action but stopped short of endorsing dismissal. “I will agree with Richard Ahiagbah… that we must go a little beyond just a public apology, we must make a very strong statement about the issue,” he noted. …
Second chance, not sack – Clergy reject calls to remove Free Zones bossJoy Online
… He, however, aligned with calls for a tougher stance, adding, “I will agree with Richard Ahiagbah… that we must go a little beyond just a public apology, we must make a very strong statement about the issue.” According to him, the government must clearly distance itself from the …
Apology not enough – Christian Council pushes government to actJoy Online
The Director of Communications of the NPP, Richard Ahiagbah, has defended the right of citizens to freely express their views, warning that Ghana must reject what he describes as a growing “politics of insult.” Speaking on PM Express on Joy News on Tuesday, he argued that the con …
No Ghanaian must be silenced – Ahiagbah defends citizen’s right to speakJoy Online
A growing culture of political hostility is eroding Ghana’s democratic gains, Director of Communications of the NPP, Richard Ahiagbah, has warned. …
Politics of insult is killing our democracy – Ahiagbah warnsJoy Online
The NPP Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, has called for the removal of the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, arguing that recent developments demand a decisive response to protect democratic discourse. …
Make an example of her – Ahiagbah pushes for Free Zones CEO’s ExitMadam Gifty Aryee, former Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party, has called on the party's founding members and elders to break their silence over developments she views as threatening the party's traditions, arguing that newcomers are gaining influence at the expense of long-standing members and eroding the party's culture of merit and experience.
8 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Madam Gifty Aryee, former Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party, has called on the party's founding members and elders to break their silence over developments she views as threatening the party's traditions, arguing that newcomers are gaining influence at the expense of long-standing members and eroding the party's culture of merit and experience.
8 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nana Akomea has dismissed reports that he and Second Vice Chairman Henry Nana Boakye sought to persuade First Vice Chairman Kojo Fosu Boadu to relinquish his position in an arrangement affecting the vice-chairmanship election outcome. Akomea said he was absent from the swearing-in due to traffic and could not have negotiated with Kojo Bamba because he was not present during vote counting.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea, who finished third in the party's national executive election, described rival Kojo Bamba's campaign message as "clever" and credited it for helping Bamba outperform low polling expectations. Akomea said the race was extremely competitive, with the top candidates separated by narrow margins.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Akomea, newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson, expressed disappointment at placing third in the party's national executive elections, having expected to finish first or second. He noted the race was closely contested, with margins of 70–100 votes separating the top candidates.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party elected a new national leadership team at its delegates conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, with former General Secretary John Boadu winning the chairmanship with 2,888 votes, ahead of Boakye Agyarko (2,048 votes) and Paul Afoko (490 votes). Justin Frimpong Kodua retained the General Secretary position with 4,486 votes.
4 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kojo Bamba was elected First Vice Chairman of the NPP with 3,116 votes, followed by Henry Nana Boakye as Second Vice Chairman with 3,061 votes and Nana Akomea as Third Vice Chairman with 2,987 votes in elections held at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Ahiagbah, an aspirant for NPP National First Vice Chairman, rejected a Global InfoAnalytics poll that ranked four contenders ahead of him, saying the real result would come from Saturday's delegate vote at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Henry Nana Boakye, contesting the New Patriotic Party's National Vice-Chairperson position among 13 aspirants, says his relatively young age belies 26 years of uninterrupted service to the NPP across polling station, constituency, regional, and national levels, including founding TESCON at the School of Mines.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC lawyer Hamza Suhuyini defended Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's visits to state institutions, saying building working relationships with public bodies is an inherent responsibility of the office and should not be viewed as political involvement.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC lawyer Hamza Suhuyini accused the NPP of hypocrisy, saying the party previously praised the Chief Justice for speaking against illegal mining but now questions his neutrality after he made comments appearing critical of the government's record on state enterprises.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
In a Global InfoAnalytics poll, Nana Akomea recorded a 68% net favourability score for the NPP First Vice Chairman position, leading five other candidates. The NPP's national executive elections are scheduled for October 3.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mustapha Hamid has emerged as the leading candidate for the NPP's First Vice Chairman position in a Global InfoAnalytics poll, securing 18.3% of voter preferences, narrowly ahead of Henry Nana Boakye and Nana Akomea, each at 17.5%. The poll shows significant uncertainty, with 19.7% of respondents undecided, ahead of the NPP's national executive elections scheduled for October.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah described the party's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration as a protest against selective application of justice and the alleged targeting of opposition members by state institutions. He called on investigative bodies such as EOCO to conduct their work impartially and without bias.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has rejected the NDC's claim that it manufactured the debate over President Mahama's eligibility to seek a third term, with the NPP Director of Communications saying the party should not be blamed for a matter before the Supreme Court for constitutional interpretation.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP bigwigs, including former National Chairman Freddie Blay and several MPs, attended court proceedings for plea negotiations in the case of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Wontumi, involving allegations of fraudulent acquisition of a GH₵14 million facility from Ghana's EXIM Bank that has grown to GH₵30 million with accrued interest.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has called on its members to remain disciplined and focused on holding the government accountable, claiming that arrests of opposition members under the John Mahama administration have become frequent and appear designed to weaken the opposition. The party urged supporters to avoid distractions and concentrate on issues including the rising cost of living, youth unemployment, and judicial independence.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Richard Ahiagbah, National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party, has officially declared his intention to run for National First Vice Chairman, pledging to restore discipline, unity and stronger party structures ahead of the 2028 elections. He argued the party must reflect on its 2024 electoral defeat and return to its founding ideals.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Communications has defended the former Akufo-Addo administration's flood management record, stating it pursued long-term solutions including a Cabinet Sub Committee established in 2017 and investments of more than GH¢550 million over eight years in flood relief, drainage repairs, and desilting. The administration also undertook the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project (GARID), a US$200 million World Bank-supported programme focusing on drainage construction, flood mitigation infrastructure, solid waste management, and upgrading vulnerable communities.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NPP's Communications Director has called for a fact-based national conversation on Accra's recurring flooding, arguing that governments should be assessed on long-term infrastructure and planning measures rather than seasonal emergency responses. He cited the previous administration's shift toward integrated flood management strategies including drainage construction, waste management reforms, and a Flood Early Warning System.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah contended that the current administration has slowed implementation of flood mitigation projects inherited from the Akufo-Addo–Bawumia administration, which had initiated several major flood-control interventions including dredging of the Odaw River, drainage construction in multiple areas, and secured US$150 million in 2024 for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Communications defended the former Akufo-Addo administration's flood management record, arguing it pursued a comprehensive long-term strategy including a 2017 Cabinet Sub-Committee and more than GH¢550 million in allocations over eight years for emergency relief and drainage work.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant in defending judicial independence following the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's claims, arguing the development has implications for constitutional governance and democratic institutions beyond her individual case.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications of the NPP, expressed disappointment at the ECOWAS Court of Justice's decision to dismiss all claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo against Ghana, arguing the ruling raises concerns about the ability of regional judicial institutions to protect public officials from political persecution.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP Communications Director has called for a future government to revisit the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, whose case was dismissed by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, arguing that the matter reflects broader concerns about institutional independence and governance in Ghana.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online's fact-check found false a social media claim that the NPP demanded Kennedy Agyapong apologise for criticising the Afari Military Hospital's condition. The purported NPP statement demanding retraction was fabricated, with formatting inconsistent with the party's official communication style and no confirmation from the signatory.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's director of communications says the Afari Military Hospital project in Ashanti Region is 98 per cent complete as of January 2025, with remaining work estimated to cost about $500,000, and calls on the current government to allocate resources to finish and operationalise the facility.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's director of communications, Richard Ahiagbah, has described recent comments by former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong as anti-party behaviour under Article 3 of the NPP Constitution, which requires members to conduct themselves in a manner that protects and promotes the image of the party. Agyapong had criticised the NPP's failure to operationalise the Afari Military Hospital while in government and warned he could disclose alleged wrongdoing within the party.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah has insisted that former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu must serve her sentence if duly convicted by the courts, arguing that the public has a legitimate interest in the matter because justice is administered on behalf of citizens and must be seen to be enforced.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former CEO of Ghana's Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has been extradited from the United States and arrived at Accra International Airport on June 9, 2026. She was taken into custody by Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin serving her sentence after a multi-year absence.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Communications has said there is nothing to celebrate about the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, characterizing it as straightforward enforcement of accountability rather than a milestone, and arguing she should have remained in Ghana to face justice.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →