# Ghana NPP split deepens, elections and reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghanas-new-patriotic-party-realigns-leadership-and-seeks-donor-backing-as-it-prepares-for-the-2028-e > Updated: 2026-08-05T11:49:35.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 37. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) continues to wrestle with internal divisions as it prepares for the 2028 general election. After National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye and Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah announced bids for National First Vice‑Chairman in July 2026, the party has pursued a series of organisational reforms and contested leadership contests. In May the NPP reconstituted its standing and sector committees, appointing former officials to key posts and giving the four 2026 presidential aspirants co‑chairmanship of new policy committees – a move framed as a unity‑building exercise. Former minister Awentami Paul Afoko has pushed a data‑driven “3Rs” agenda (Reunite, Rebuild, Recapture) and warned that the party’s decline from 169 seats in 2016 to 87 in 2024 stems from factionalism. Grass‑roots disputes have flared: over 1,000 members in Asante Mampong threatened to boycott polling‑station elections over alleged register irregularities; court injunctions have halted elections in several constituencies; and the party’s Savannah‑region and Western‑North elections have been contested on procedural grounds. Parallel disciplinary petitions have targeted former MP Kennedy Agyapong for anti‑party conduct. Leadership rallies have underscored support for flag‑bearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, while senior figures such as Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako and Justin Kodua Frimpong have campaigned for chair and secretary posts. The NPP scheduled its National Delegates Conference for 19 September 2026, later moved to 3 October 2026, and announced a diaspora conference in Massachusetts for July 2026. Despite repeated calls for unity – from regional chairmen, diaspora leaders and newly elected constituency executives – internal disputes, court challenges and competing bids for senior posts indicate that the party’s internal split remains a defining feature of its pre‑2028 mobilisation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: New Patriotic Party ramps up internal campaign and honors ahead of national executive elections NPP organiser Titus Glover finished a 33‑constituency Eastern Region tour, while General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong received an honorary title from Dangme executives, both underscoring party unity ahead of 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-patriotic-party-ramps-up-internal-campaign-and-honors-ahead-of-national-executive-elections ### 2026-08-02: Ghana's NDC and NPP set new dates for internal elections Ghana's NDC sets Aug 3‑11 2026 for branch elections; NPP moves its National Executive Conference to Oct 3 2026 after KNUST venue issues. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-ndc-and-npp-set-new-dates-for-internal-elections ### 2026-07-28: Ghana NPP Reopens Youth Organizer Race, General Secretary Seeks Re‑election Ghana's NPP reopened the Upper East youth organiser race after age‑limit disqualifications and saw General Secretary Justin Kodua launch his re‑election bid in Savannah, outlining reforms ahead of the 2028 poll 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-npp-reopens-youth-organizer-race-general-secretary-seeks-reelection ### 2026-07-20: New Patriotic Party faces internal disputes in Ghana and US branches NPP grapples with internal rifts: grassroots in Ghana's Suhum seek leadership mediation, while the US branch disqualifies five candidates over disputed dues payments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-patriotic-party-faces-internal-disputes-in-ghana-and-us-branches ### 2026-07-20: Ghana opposition parties prepare for key leadership contests Former minister Akwasi Opong‑Fosu runs for NDC chairman while NPP communications chief Richard Ahiagbah seeks the party's first vice‑chair, both targeting stronger structures and unity ahead of future elections 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-opposition-parties-prepare-for-key-leadership-contests ### 2026-07-17: New Patriotic Party holds regional nominations in Ghana's Upper East and Eastern regions The NPP filed regional nomination races: Jonathan Abugre for Upper East Youth Organizer and 27 candidates for Eastern executive posts ahead of 2026 elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-patriotic-party-holds-regional-nominations-in-ghanas-upper-east-and-eastern-regions ### 2026-07-17: Henry Nana Boakye launches bid for NPP National First Vice Chairman NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye announced his bid for National First Vice Chairman, citing 26 years of service and a goal to rebuild the party for a 2028 election win. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-mp-nana-agyei-baffuor-awuah-condemns-bail-intimidation-and-opposes-tribunal-bill ### 2026-07-16: Ghana's NPP faces Ashanti regional leadership clash over internal elections Ashanti NPP grassroots demand General Secretary Justin Kodua’s resignation over election disputes, while regional chairman Bernard Boasiako rejects his authority, sparking a leadership clash ahead of Ghana’s 2‑ 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-npp-faces-ashanti-regional-leadership-clash-over-internal-elections ### 2026-07-16: NPP-USA to elect new leadership at 2026 delegates conference in Massachusetts NPP‑USA will convene a three‑day delegates conference in Westborough, Massachusetts (July 24‑26, 2026) to elect new leadership, discuss strategy for Ghana’s 2028 elections, and feature speeches by senior party 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/npp-usa-to-elect-new-leadership-at-2026-delegates-conference-in-massachusetts ### 2026-07-14: Ghana's New Patriotic Party pushes for unity after internal leadership contests NPP members Eric Akurugu and John Boadu call for unity and strong leadership as the Ghanaian party prepares for upcoming elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-new-patriotic-party-pushes-for-unity-after-internal-leadership-contests ### 2026-07-14: Ghana's NPP ex‑chair Paul Afoko returns, seeks party leadership Former NPP chair Paul Afoko returns to Ghanaian politics, eyes party leadership; experts cite his neutrality and potential to mend internal divisions ahead of the 2024 election. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-npp-exchair-paul-afoko-returns-seeks-party-leadership ### 2026-07-14: Ghana's New Patriotic Party Announces Candidates for Regional Chair and Youth Organiser Posts NPP hopefuls Kwadwo Boateng‑Agyemang, Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana, and Yiadom Boakye Emmanuel announce bids for regional chair and youth organiser roles, aiming to boost the party’s grassroots ahead of the 2028 G​h 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-npp-selects-regional-youth-organisers-ahead-of-2028-elections ### 2026-07-13: Ghana's New Patriotic Party Conducts Internal Elections in Navrongo Central and Manhyia South Ghana's NPP elected new leaders in Navrongo Central and Manhyia South, with Navanse rating MP Aworigo 4/10 and Manhyia officials winning key posts, pledging unity and support for Dr. Bawumia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-new-patriotic-party-conducts-internal-elections-in-navrongo-central-and-manhyia-south ### 2026-07-11: Ghana's New Patriotic Party finishes nationwide constituency executive elections Ghana's NPP completed its July 2026 constituency executive elections, with Bawumia urging unity; most polls were peaceful, but incidents of violence and arrests occurred in Afigya Sekyere East and Bantama. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ekumfi-district-arrests-seven-for-ignoring-national-sanitation-day ### 2026-07-09: Ghana's NPP prepares leadership reforms ahead of 2026 delegates conference Ghana's NPP eyes leadership reforms as Chairman hopeful Wontumi pledges diaspora outreach and internal unity, while senior members call for constitutional changes before the 19 Sept 2026 delegates conference. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-npp-prepares-leadership-reforms-ahead-of-2026-delegates-conference ### 2026-07-09: Ghana NPP internal elections suspended by courts Ghanaian courts have suspended NPP constituency elections in multiple areas amid legal challenges over nomination breaches and register irregularities, prompting internal party tension ahead of the 2028 general 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-npp-internal-elections-hit-by-court-injunctions-and-fraud-claims ### 2026-07-08: Ghana's NDC and NPP embroiled in constituency election disputes Ghanaian NDC leader vows to oust NPP in Amenfi East while NPP members in Ablekuma West demand a new electoral register over alleged fraud. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-ndc-and-npp-embroiled-in-constituency-election-disputes ### 2026-07-08: NPP urges unity and decorum ahead of 2028 elections NPP leaders urge members to avoid personal attacks and unite behind a 'Three Rs' plan, aiming to rebuild the party for the 2028 Ghana elections. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/npp-urges-unity-and-decorum-ahead-of-2028-elections ### 2026-07-08: Ghana's New Patriotic Party sets September 19 for national delegates conference Ghana's New Patriotic Party will hold its National Delegates Conference on 19 Sept 2026 to elect officers and review its constitution, with amendment proposals due by 17 July. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-new-patriotic-party-sets-september-19-for-national-delegates-conference ### 2026-07-03: Ghana's NDC and NPP embroiled in internal election disputes ahead of 2028 polls Ghana's NDC petitions to remove a branch election supervisor over alleged irregularities, while the NPP faces a disqualification challenge and a leadership candidate proposes a unity plan ahead of the 2028 vote 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paul-afoko-warns-npp-of-rising-ndc-threat-ahead-of-ghanas-2028-elections ### 2026-06-29: Ghana's New Patriotic Party faces contested internal elections The NPP's incumbent General Secretary faces criticism after a historic seat loss, while 28 candidates vie for Biakoye constituency posts, signaling renewed local enthusiasm ahead of 2028. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-new-patriotic-party-faces-contested-internal-elections ### 2026-06-28: Paul Afoko vows to reunite and restructure Ghana's NPP ahead of 2028 elections Paul Afoko, former NPP chairman, campaigns to reunite and restructure Ghana's New Patriotic Party, citing internal divisions and seat losses, and seeks the chairmanship ahead of the 2028 election. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paul-afoko-vows-to-reunite-and-restructure-ghanas-npp-ahead-of-2028-elections ### 2026-06-26: Ghana's NPP grapples with internal split as Paul Afoko gains endorsement and Ken Agyapong courted by rival Base Party Former MP Francis Addai‑Nimoh backs Paul Afoko to reunite Ghana's NPP, while rival Base Party courts ex‑NPP minister Ken Agyapong, highlighting deep internal splits after the party's 2024 loss. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ken-agyapong-referred-to-npp-disciplinary-committee-amid-defection-rumors ### 2026-06-25: Ghana NPP pushes internal reforms ahead of 2028 elections NPP aspirants in Ghana propose unity, welfare schemes and a ‘one member, one vote’ system to rebuild the party before the 2028 elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-npp-pushes-internal-reforms-ahead-of-2028-elections ### 2026-06-24: Ghana's NPP faces internal leadership disputes in Ashanti Region NPP delegates in Ashanti’s Bantama accuse leaders of tweaking the voting album, prompting police intervention, while regional organiser Dr. Francis Adomako seeks the Ashanti Secretary post and urges respect for 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-npp-faces-internal-leadership-disputes-in-ashanti-region ### 2026-06-24: Ghana's New Patriotic Party prepares for constituency leadership elections NPP candidates filed nominations for a communications officer in Abuakwa South and 24 aspirants for various executive posts in Akan constituency; elections set for July 11‑12, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-new-patriotic-party-prepares-for-constituency-leadership-elections ### 2026-06-21: Ghana's NPP calls out opposition over Ofori-Atta case and rebukes member Kennedy Agyapong Ghana's NPP says Kennedy Agyapong breached party rules with public criticism and warns the NDC of politicising ex‑finance minister Ken Ofori‑Atta's legal case. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-npp-calls-out-opposition-over-ofori-atta-case-and-rebukes-member-kennedy-agyapong ### 2026-06-20: Ghana NPP Leaders Rally Behind Mahamudu Bawumia for 2028 Presidential Bid NPP leaders in Ghana, including Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako and MP Sammi Awuku, publicly pledged support for Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2028 presidential bid, urging party unity and resilience. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-npp-leaders-rally-behind-mahamudu-bawumia-for-2028-presidential-bid ### 2026-06-20: Ghana's NPP rallies leaders and MPs to unite ahead of 2028 election NPP leaders Boakye Agyarko and Bryan Acheampong push for unity and reforms as the party prepares for Ghana's 2028 election, urging former rival Kennedy Agyapong to end internal disputes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-npp-rallies-leaders-and-mps-to-unite-ahead-of-2028-election ### 2026-06-18: Kennedy Agyapong faces NPP disciplinary petition over anti‑party conduct Kennedy Agyapong faces an NPP disciplinary petition after criticising the party’s Afari Hospital project and alleging kickbacks; party leaders call for unity and say his comments aim to spur reflection, not sow 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-npp-embroiled-in-internal-disputes-over-ashanti-chair-race-and-ayawaso-west-court-case ### 2026-06-17: Ghana's New Patriotic Party eyes 2028 win ahead of election NPP aspirant leader Awentami Paul Afoko says the party can win Ghana’s 2028 election with Mahamudu Bawumia as candidate, citing the incumbent’s absence and urging party unity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-new-patriotic-party-eyes-2028-win-ahead-of-election ### 2026-06-15: Ghana's New Patriotic Party completes Savannah regional elections as local disputes flare Ghana's NPP wraps up Savannah regional grassroots elections while executives in Western North petition to annul disputed local elections, citing irregularities and lack of clear resolution. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-patriotic-party-completes-savannah-region-elections-amid-western-north-dispute ### 2026-05-31: Ghana's New Patriotic Party faces internal split over Mampong polling station elections Over 1,000 NPP members in Ghana's Mampong constituency threaten to boycott polling station elections, citing unresolved petitions, disputed voter registers and a limited rerun plan. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-new-patriotic-party-faces-internal-split-over-mampong-polling-station-elections ### 2026-05-28: Ghana's New Patriotic Party urges internal discipline as 2028 elections approach Ghana's NPP rallies new polling officials and calls out regional chairman Abronye DC for disruptive remarks, stressing unity ahead of the 2028 elections. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-new-patriotic-party-urges-internal-discipline-as-2028-elections-approach ### 2026-05-23: Awentami Paul Afoko pitches data‑driven plan to boost Ghana's NPP ahead of 2028 elections NPP chairmanship hopeful Awentami Paul Afoko urges Ghana's New Patriotic Party to adopt a research‑driven, data‑backed strategy to protect its 87 seats and win more by 2028. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/awentami-paul-afoko-pitches-datadriven-plan-to-boost-ghanas-npp-ahead-of-2028-elections ### 2026-05-08: Ghana's New Patriotic Party Reshuffles Committees Ahead of 2028 Election Ghana's NPP revamps its committees and names former primary contenders as policy co‑chairmen ahead of the 2028 election. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-new-patriotic-party-reshuffles-committees-ahead-of-2028-election ### 2026-05-05: Ghana NPP leaders urge education donor action and pursue party reconciliation Ghana's NPP leaders push for bold education donor support and work to unite the party before 2028 elections. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-npp-leaders-urge-education-donor-action-and-pursue-party-reconciliation --- Cite as: Ghana NPP split deepens, elections and reforms. 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