Also known as: Dr Sammy Crabbe · Mr Crabbe · former Greater Accra Chairman Sammy Crabbe
Sammy Crabbe — NPP National Chairman aspirant and former National First Vice Chairman, campaigning in 2026 race.
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Joy Online
… Next is Sammy Crabbe with 0.8% (8 respondents) and 1.4% among decided voters. A massive 30.7% (300 respondents) say they Don’t Know, making the race for Chairman one of the most fluid top races. …
NPP National Chairman Race: John Boadu in narrow lead, but race is open and competitive – APL reportJoy Online
… His closest contender is Boakye Agyarko with 20.7%, followed by Paul Afoko at 5.9%, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) at 3.2%, and Sammy Crabbe at 0.8%, with 30.7% still undecided. …
John Boadu, JFK, Hawa Koomson, and others emerge as early frontrunners in NPP National Executives race – APL ReportJoy Online
… Former Second Vice Chairman of the party, Sammy Crabbe, picked the second position, while former National Chairman Paul Afoko secured the third slot. …
NPP Chairmanship race: John Boadu picks No. 1 slot, Crabbe No. 2, Afoko No. 3, Boakye Agyarko No. 4Joy Online
… John Boadu, also a former National Organiser of the NPP, is contesting the chairmanship position against former National Chairman Paul Afoko, former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko and former Greater Accra Chairman Sammy Crabbe, following the withdrawal of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, …
John Boadu: I am not contesting for president; I am contesting to make Bawumia PresidentJoy Online
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman aspirant Sammy Crabbe says his suspension from the party in 2015 was not motivated by opposition to then-presidential candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, but by his decision to defend the party’s constitution. …
I was suspended for defending NPP constitution, not opposing Akufo-Addo – Sammy CrabbeJoy Online
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman aspirant Sammy Crabbe says the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections was driven by a “serious systemic failure” rather than the actions of a few individuals. …
NPP suffered serious systemic failure in 2024 polls – Sammy CrabbeJoy Online
… Five aspirants have picked forms for the National Chairman position, including former National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko, former General Secretary John Boadu, former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, and Sammy Crabbe. …
Wontumi to file nomination for NPP National Chairman position on August 27 despite 20-year prison sentenceJoy Online
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National First Vice Chairman, Dr Sammy Crabbe, has called on party members to remain united and rally behind Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, following his conviction and sentencing over illega …
Sammy Crabbe urges NPP unity as Chairman Wontumi faces 20-year jail termJoy Online
… In December 2015, the party also suspended then-General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong and Second Vice-Chairman Sammy Crabbe amid deepening internal disagreements. …
I remained loyal to the NPP despite my suspension – Paul AfokoThe Ghanaian Times
… He cited examples from rival parties, noting that the NDC did not collapse after some stalwarts left, and that the NPP itself won the 2016 elections despite suspending then-Chairman Paul Afoko, General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong, and second Vice Chairman, Sammy Crabbe. …
NPP Must sack Kennedy Agyapong to win 2028 Elections – Kofi AkpalooAn Africa Policy Lens poll of 976 NPP constituency and regional executives conducted July–August 2026 shows John Boadu leading the National Chairman race with 38.6% support, followed by Boakye Agyarko at 20.7%, but nearly a third of delegates remain undecided, keeping the contest competitive.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Africa Policy Lens poll of 976 NPP constituency and regional executives conducted July–August 2026 shows John Boadu leading the National Chairman race with 38.6% support, followed by Boakye Agyarko at 20.7%, but nearly a third of delegates remain undecided, keeping the contest competitive.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A nationwide poll of 976 NPP constituency and regional executives by Africa Policy Lens found John Boadu leading the Chairman race with 38.6% support, while Justin Kodua Frimpong (JFK) holds a commanding lead for General Secretary with 61.4%, though significant portions of delegates remain undecided.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has assigned ballot positions for its October 3, 2026 National Chairmanship election: John Boadu (No. 1), Sammy Crabbe (No. 2), Paul Afoko (No. 3), and Boakye Agyarko (No. 4). The candidates will campaign on party unity, grassroots mobilisation, and organisational strengthening ahead of the polls.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu, aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says his candidacy aims to make Dr Mahamudu Bawumia President in 2028, and he brings 30 years of organisational experience to rebuild the party after its 2024 electoral defeat.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammy Crabbe, an NPP National Chairman aspirant, says his 2015 suspension was due to his defence of the party's constitution when he challenged the suspension of then-party Chairman Paul Afoko and General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong, not opposition to Nana Akufo-Addo. He argues that elected officers could not be removed through the disciplinary process and that the NPP constitution provided specific procedures for such action.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP National Chairman aspirant Sammy Crabbe attributes the party's 2024 electoral defeat to "serious systemic failure" in structures, candidate selection, internal processes, and funding rather than individual blame. He calls for reforms to address weaknesses in how candidates and executives are selected and how the party is funded.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), convicted of illegal mining and serving a 20-year prison sentence, will file his nomination for the NPP National Chairman position on August 27, 2026. His campaign team says he should be able to pursue the party's established candidacy processes, though a legal team has applied for bail pending his appeal.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Sammy Crabbe, former NPP National First Vice Chairman, has called on party members to remain united and support Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) following his conviction on illegal mining charges. The Accra High Court sentenced Wontumi to 20 years' imprisonment plus a fine of 10,000 penalty units over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, a National Chairman hopeful for the NPP, says he remained loyal to the party and continued supporting its candidates and structures despite being indefinitely suspended by the party's National Executive Committee in October 2015 following a leadership crisis. He was accused at the time of bringing the party into disrepute, failing to cooperate with fellow executives, disregarding party structures, and engaging in conduct detrimental to the party's unity.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Percival Kofi Akpaloo, leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana, argues that the NPP can only win the 2028 elections if it removes Kennedy Agyapong and undertakes internal reforms to strengthen party unity. He contends that removing Agyapong would demonstrate discipline and boost the party's electoral chances.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →