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Tertiary Students Confederacy

Also known as: TESCON

Tertiary Students Confederacy — student organization, NPP-affiliated group mentioned in coverage of 2028 election preparations.

2026-05-052026-10-04

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    … Addressing TESCON members at the University of Education, Winneba on the theme: “Reviving Our Generational Pillar for a Stronger Comeback”, Asare-Bediako said the defeat in 2024 must become a “classroom for renewal” rather than a “cemetery of hope”. …

    NPP’s Comeback Will Be Deliberate, Not Accidental –Gordon Asare-Bediako
  3. The Chronicle

    … Addressing TESCON members at the University of Education, Winneba on the theme: “Reviving Our Generational Pillar for a Stronger Comeback”, Asare-Bediako said the defeat in 2024 must become a “classroom for renewal” rather than a “cemetery of hope”. …

    NPP’s Comeback Will Be Deliberate, Not Accidental –Gordon Asare-Bediako
  4. May 2026
  5. Joy Online

    … Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) to prepare themselves for key leadership roles ahead of the 2028 general election. …

    2028 election will be youth-driven—Bawumia
  6. Joy Online

    … Additionally, he has contested five times for the position of Regional Nasara Coordinator and has been involved with the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) from his time at Ho Polytechnic between 2009 and 2012, as well as at the University of Media Arts and Communication (Uni …

    Zain Sulleyman declares bid for Volta NPP Communication Officer role, promises ‘paradigm shift’ in strategy
Politics

NPP chairman outlines strategy to engage youth and modernise party

The News

Newly elected NPP National Chairman John Boadu has outlined a strategy to rebuild the party from the grassroots, strengthen its structures, and make it more responsive to young people and a changing society, pledging to work with regional and constituency executives and deepen engagement with TESCON members, social media practitioners, and traditional media.

3 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. NPP chairman outlines strategy to engage youth and modernise party

    Newly elected NPP National Chairman John Boadu has outlined a strategy to rebuild the party from the grassroots, strengthen its structures, and make it more responsive to young people and a changing society, pledging to work with regional and constituency executives and deepen engagement with TESCON members, social media practitioners, and traditional media.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. NPP new chairman pledges grassroots rebuild ahead 2028

    Newly elected NPP National Chairman John Boadu has pledged to rebuild the party from the grassroots, strengthening its structures and organisational strength ahead of the 2028 general election. He said the renewed NPP will listen more, consult more, and organise better, and will engage regional and constituency executives, MPs, youth, and various media platforms.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. John Boadu elected NPP chairman, calls for party unity

    Newly elected NPP National Chairman John Boadu has called for unity within the party following a competitive national leadership contest, inviting all contestants to work together and insisting the party must move beyond the contest to focus on a common purpose. He pledged to build a renewed party that listens more, consults more and organises better, while engaging regional and constituency executives, Members of Parliament, youth, and traditional media.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Confusion at NPP delegates congress delays TESCON voting

    Delegates at the Ashanti Region TESCON polling area during the NPP's national delegates congress struggled to locate their names on the Electoral Commission's album, causing delays and agitation. The National Coordinator of TESCON attributed the confusion to some delegates initially going to the wrong polling centre, explaining that the Ashanti region's 50 TESCON institutions were assigned to three designated polling centres.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

  1. John Boadu seeks NPP chairmanship to support Bawumia's 2028 bid

    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 →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Former NPP chair pledges to work with Bawumia for 2028

    Paul Awentami Afoko, a former National Chairman of the NPP, has submitted nomination forms to contest the party's National Chairmanship election, pledging to work with flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to reunite the party and position it for victory in 2028. Afoko's campaign theme is "Reunite, Reorganise, Recapture," and he says he will heal internal divisions, strengthen party structures, and restore member confidence without settling old scores.

    26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. NPP women's organiser candidate pledges 30% female parliamentary representation

    An NPP National Women's Organiser aspirant, Hajia Safia, has committed to increasing the number of women in Parliament representing the party to 30 percent if elected. She cited the current presence of only 10 female NPP MPs as insufficient and outlined plans to identify and support more women candidates to achieve this goal.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. NCCE urges students to promote accountability and reject corruption

    The National Commission for Civic Education held a youth dialogue in Wa with student groups and youth organisations to deepen understanding of good governance, accountability and the rule of law, with support from the Netherlands Development Organisation and other partners.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Former NPP organiser Nana B declares bid for vice-chairman

    Henry Nana Boakye, former National Organiser of the NPP, has declared his intention to contest for the position of National First Vice Chairman as the party prepares for internal reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections. He cited 26 years of service within the party and a desire to rebuild following the 2024 election defeat.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Ashanti youth group picks nomination forms for former NUGS president

    A coalition of Ashanti Region youth has picked nomination forms on behalf of former National Union of Ghana Students President Yiadom Boakye Emmanuel to contest for the New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser position. The delegation, led by former NUGS President Kyeremeh Oppong Daniel, cited Boakye Emmanuel's experience and grassroots appeal as reasons for his candidature.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. NPP's 2028 return requires renewal, not anger—Asare-Bediako

    NPP National Communications Director hopeful Gordon Asare-Bediako told party youth that the party's return to power in 2028 depends on deliberate generational renewal—through grassroots confidence, political education, and disciplined organisation—rather than anger or slogans.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. NPP's 2028 return requires deliberate renewal, not anger—says Asare-Bediako

    Gordon Asare-Bediako, NPP National Communications Director hopeful, told party youth that the NPP's return to power in 2028 depends on deliberate renewal of its generational pillar rather than anger or slogans, and urged the party to learn from its 2024 defeat through honest reflection and disciplined organisation.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 18 May

  1. NPP investing in youth leadership ahead of 2028 election

    Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP Flag Bearer, told members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) that the party is training young people for key leadership roles because youth will be central to the 2028 general election, which he said will be youth-dominated like the 2024 polls.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. NPP communicator Zain Sulleyman runs for Volta regional communication officer

    Zain A. B. Sulleyman, an NPP communicator in the Volta Region, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Volta Regional Communication Officer, promising a shift in the party's communication strategy ahead of the 2028 general elections.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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