Several prominent figures in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) suffered defeats in the party’s national executive elections held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on October 3, 2026.
The elections, which attracted candidates from different factions of the party, determined who would occupy key national positions as the NPP prepares for its next political challenges, including the 2028 general elections.
Among the notable casualties was former Energy Minister Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, who contested the national chairmanship position but lost to John Boadu. Agyarko secured 2,408 votes, while Boadu won with 2,888 votes to become the party’s new National Chairman.
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko also failed in his bid to return to the position. He received fewer votes than the leading candidates, ending his attempt to reclaim the influential role.
John Boadu’s victory marks his return to the party’s national leadership in a new capacity. He succeeds Stephen Ayesu Ntim, who did not seek re-election.
In another major contest, Justin Kodua Frimpong retained his position as General Secretary after securing 4,486 votes. His challengers, including Sylvester Tetteh, Eugene Boakye Antwi and Charles Dwamena, were unable to match his support.
Tetteh received 1,340 votes, while Boakye Antwi and Dwamena recorded 162 and 129 votes respectively. The outcome gave Kodua a decisive mandate to continue overseeing the party’s administrative affairs.
The contest for the three national vice-chairperson positions also produced notable disappointments. Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid narrowly missed out on a place among the elected candidates, finishing fourth with 2,956 votes, just behind Nana Akomea, who received 2,987 votes.
Richard Ahiagbah, the NPP’s former Director of Communications, was another unsuccessful candidate in the vice-chairperson race. He received 1,001 votes, while Alhaji Masawudu Osman, popularly known as Chairman Buga, secured 890 votes.
Other contests also produced unexpected outcomes, with some candidates receiving limited support despite their visibility within the party. Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, for instance, received 46 votes in the contest for National Youth Organiser.
The results highlight the competitive nature of the NPP’s internal elections and the challenges faced by established figures seeking to secure positions in the party’s national leadership.
The elections are significant because the officials chosen will help shape the party’s organisation, messaging and mobilisation as it works towards the next general election. The unsuccessful candidates will now have to assess their political positions following the vote, while the newly elected executives face the task of building unity within the party.
Source: The[ressradio.com
