{
  "id": 3471743,
  "title": "Hawa Koomson vs Hajia Safia: Inside the battle for the NPP Women’s Organiser seat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/hawa-koomson-vs-hajia-safia-inside-the-battle-for-the-npp-womens",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:56:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/hawa-koomson-vs-hajia-safia-inside-the-battle-for-the-npp-womens-organiser-seat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Women’s Organiser race in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has narrowed down to two candidates after the withdrawal of Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada. The primary contenders now are former Awutu Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson and the party’s current Deputy National Women’s Organiser, Hajia Safia Mohammed. This race has become a crucial battleground ahead of the 2028 general elections, as it not only determines the replacement for the existing National Women’s Organiser, Kate Gyamfua, but also sets the tone for the kind of leadership the NPP’s women’s wing should exhibit. Akwada’s decision to withdraw from the contest came following a period of \"deep reflection, prayer, consultations and careful consideration.\" She emphasised her continued commitment to women's empowerment and the NPP's development but urged party members to prioritize the party's broader interests over individual ambitions. The withdrawal has left supporters of Akwada with a critical decision to make, as they grapple with choosing between Koomson and Safia. Koomson, a heavyweight contender, brings extensive political experience as a former MP and minister under the previous NPP administration. Her campaign focuses on rebuilding and strengthening the NPP’s women structures ahead of the party’s next electoral battle. She has shown confidence in her chances of winning and has garnered significant delegate support in an earlier poll, with 65.5% of delegates supporting her. In contrast, Safia Mohammed, as the Deputy National Women’s Organiser, offers a different perspective. Her experience within the NPP’s women’s structure gives her a unique understanding of the role and its demands. As the National Women’s Organiser, her responsibilities include constant interaction with regional and constituency structures, coordination of women’s activities, and mobilisation for elections. Safia's campaign emphasizes her insider knowledge of the machinery and the expectations associated with the position. The outcome of this contest will not only shape the NPP’s women’s leadership but also influence the party’s electoral prospects in the 2028 general elections.",
  "summary": "The contest for the National Women’s Organiser position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has entered a new phase following the withdrawal of Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada, leaving former Awutu Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson and the party’s current Deputy National Women’s Organiser, Hajia Safia Mohammed, as the two prominent contenders. The race is […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Mavis Hawa Koomson and Hajia Safia Mohammed are the remaining NPP Women’s Organiser candidates.",
    "Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada withdrew from the race after deep reflection and consultations."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}