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Afoko files nomination for NPP National chairmanship on Tuesday
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Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko is expected at the party’s Accra headquarters on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to submit his completed nomination forms for the National Chairmanship race, a formal step that comes within the party’s extended filing window rather than marking his entry into the contest.
Mr Afoko publicly declared his candidacy in July 2026 and picked up his nomination forms when the collection period opened on August 18.
Tuesday’s filing is the next required step: submitting the completed paperwork before the deadline, which the NPP’s National Officers Elections Committee pushed back from August 27 to August 29 after a wave of interest from aspirants across the party’s national positions.
He is not running unopposed. Mr Afoko’s campaign is built around what he calls the “3R Agenda”: Reunite, Rebuild and Recapture, arguing that the party’s most urgent task is to heal internal divisions and rebuild its structures before mounting a campaign to retake the presidency in 2028, a pitch that carries personal weight.
Since declaring his bid, Mr Afoko has held engagements with delegates and grassroots supporters in several regions, framing his candidacy around reconciliation and unity ahead of the party’s 2028 push to return to power after its 2024 election defeat.
Tuesday’s filing sets Mr Afoko formally on the path through the rest of the NPP’s national officer election calendar: vetting runs August 31 to September 3, results are due September 5, appeals will be heard September 6–7, and delegates are scheduled to vote on October 3, 2026.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A delegation from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister for Health, Prof.Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, to explore areas of collaboration in support of Ghana’s efforts to reduce maternal mortality.
The delegation was led by the Country Director of KOICA, Mr. Dong Wan Woo.
The meeting focused on Ghana’s Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (MMARP) and how KOICA can support the country’s push to end preventable maternal deaths.
The engagement provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss strategies to strengthen maternal healthcare services.
Also, they looked at how to address gaps in care delivery, and improve health outcomes for mothers across the country.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, has filed his nomination to contest the party’s National Chairman position.
Mr Afoko submitted his nomination forms to the NPP National Elections Committee at the party’s headquarters on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Speaking to supporters after filing his nomination, Mr Afoko indicated that his past challenges and mistakes had equipped him with the experience needed to lead the party.
“I have learnt from my difficulties, I have learnt from my mistakes, and I have therefore got the experience,” he stated.
He urged delegates to consider his experience as they prepare to vote in the party’s internal elections.
Mr Afoko said he would embark on an engagement with delegates across the country, describing them as the “big men” of the party.
“I will come to you. I am coming to visit all of you. I am coming to you,” he assured the delegates.
The filing was met with excitement as his supporters marched into the NPP headquarters singing, drumming and cheering in support of his candidacy.
The charged atmosphere continued as Mr Afoko submitted his forms and addressed the gathering, outlining his readiness to take on the responsibility of leading the party.
He expressed confidence in his experience and ability to serve the NPP if elected National Chairman.
By: Jacob Aggrey
