# New Patriotic Party 2026 leadership election updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-patriotic-party-internal-election-processes > Updated: 2026-08-21T15:23:25.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has concluded its nomination period for the 2026 national executive elections, with 50 aspirants having purchased forms to contest nine leadership roles across 11 executive slots. The National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC) has described the process as peaceful. In the race for National Chairman, five candidates have emerged: Paul Afoko, John Boadu, Boakye Agyarko, Sammy Crabbe, and Bernard Antwi Boasiako. Former National Chairman Paul Afoko is set to formally file his nomination, campaigning on a ‘3R Agenda’ of Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture to prepare the party for the 2028 general elections. The incumbent, Stephen Ayesu Ntim, is not seeking re-election. The National Vice Chairperson race remains the most contested with 13 aspirants. Other significant contests include the National Organiser role with eight aspirants, and the General Secretary and National Treasurer positions, which each have four candidates. In the National Communications Director race, media personality Gordon Asare-Bediako has withdrawn his candidacy to endorse Dennis Miracles Aboagye, stating the decision was made to ‘prioritize party unity.’ Following this withdrawal, Aboagye is a primary contender alongside Evans Kodom. Additionally, Ashanti Regional Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah has called for a return to party core values to rebuild grassroots support following recent electoral losses. The NOEC has scheduled the filing period for completed nomination forms from August 23 to August 29, 2026. Candidate vetting is set to occur between August 31 and September 3, with the final national officer elections scheduled for October 3. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: New Patriotic Party concludes nominations for 2026 national elections The New Patriotic Party has closed nominations for its 2026 national executive elections, with 50 aspirants vying for 11 positions. Vetting of candidates is set to begin on August 31. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-patriotic-party-concludes-2026-election-nominations ### 2026-07-24: New Patriotic Party USA postpones branch election amid procedural disputes The NPP USA branch delayed its election over appeals, voter‑list gaps and e‑voting disputes, while a Massachusetts conference elected new leaders and outlined diaspora support for Ghana's 2028 polls. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-patriotic-party-usa-postpones-branch-election-amid-procedural-disputes --- Cite as: New Patriotic Party 2026 leadership election updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-patriotic-party-internal-election-processes