NPP goes to polls today to elect national executives

On Saturday, October 3, the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) will hold elections for its national executive at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana. Approximately 7,100 delegates from across the nation are expected to participate in the voting process, aimed at selecting the party’s leadership for the 2028 general election. The Electoral Commission (EC) will oversee the elections, while the NPP’s National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC) will manage the internal electoral arrangements.

Currently, 46 candidates are on the final ballot, after National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha withdrew from the race, leaving the other candidates to compete for positions such as National Chairperson, Vice-Chairpersons, General Secretary, National Treasurer, National Organiser, National Women’s Organiser, and National Nasara Organiser.

John Boadu, a former General Secretary, leads the ballot for the National Chairperson position, followed by Sammy Crabbe and Paul Afoko. The Vice-Chairperson race features 13 candidates, while the General Secretary position is contested by four candidates, with incumbent Charles Dwamena seeking another term.

In addition to the main elections, the NPP has established 31 voting centres within the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to expedite the voting process. The conference will commence with party business, followed by the voting phase, which is expected to start around midday.