The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled the vetting of aspirants contesting its 2026 National Officers Elections for Monday, August 31 to Thursday, September 3, 2026.
This follows the close of nominations on Saturday, August 22, when 50 people purchased nomination forms to contest the nine national officer positions. Aspirants are required to file their completed nomination forms and accompanying documents between Sunday, August 23 and Saturday, August 29.
A statement signed by the Chairman of the National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC), Frederick Opare-Ansah, explained that purchasing a nomination form does not automatically make an aspirant a valid nominee until the person clears the vetting committee.
It said vetting would begin with candidates for national chairperson, general secretary and national treasurer on August 31, followed by national vice chairperson, organiser and national youth organiser on September 1 and 2, and end on September 3 with national communications director, national Nasara organiser and national women organiser.
The statement said a date for balloting has not yet been fixed, as the committee wants the filing, vetting and appeals processes completed before determining the final field of candidates. It explained that setting an election date prematurely could force a postponement if an unresolved appeal later affects a candidate's eligibility, and gave the assurance that a firm balloting date would be announced once the field of candidates has been settled. The committee said it remains committed to conducting the elections fairly, transparently and impartially, in line with the party's constitution and applicable regulations.
As of the close of nominations, five aspirants, Paul Afoko, John Boadu, Boakye Agyarko, Sammy Crabbe and Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), had picked forms for the national chairmanship. For general secretary, Eugene Boakye Antwi, Sylvester Tetteh and Charles Dwamena are challenging incumbent Justin Kodua Frimpong, who is seeking a second term.
Thirteen aspirants picked forms for the vice-chairperson position, including Henry Nana Boakye, who is moving from the National Organiser role; Kojo Fosu Boadu; former National Petroleum Authority CEO Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hameed; former Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive Samuel Pyne; Richard Ahiagbah, moving from the National Communications Director role; Abena Pokua Boaitey Amoah; incumbent Alhaji Masawudu Osman (Chairman Buga Buga); Yaa Amponsah Frimpong; George Kwabena Abankwah Yeboah; Horma Miez; Richard Oti Aboagye; Bright Esselfie Kumi; and former National Communications Director Nana Akomea.
For national treasurer, Alfred Kojo Thompson, Collins Nuntwiri Nuamah, Tahiru Issahaku Moomin and Ahmed Ruka Saida are in the running.
Eight aspirants, Glover Daniel Nii Kwartei, Salam Mustapha, Kwame Prempeh, Archibald Korletey Gamor, Emmanuel Korsi Bodja, Nana Kwadjo Agyei Yeboah, Daniel Agyenim Boateng and Ali Maiga Halidu, are contesting national organiser.
For national women organiser, Mavis Hawa Koomson faces Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada and Safia Mohammed, while Clement Opoku Gyamfi, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, Michael Osei Boateng, Vera Oye Bram-Larbi, Kumi Alfred Ababio and Abanga Fuseini Yakubu are contesting national youth organiser.
For national Nasara organiser, Issaka Muazo Kunata, Salim Bamba, Razak Tahiru Maiga, Awal Mohammed and Mohammed Ali Suraj are seeking delegates' backing, while Dennis Miracles Aboagye and Evans Kodo are contesting national communications director.
