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Bawumia’s campaign team unveiled; Dan Botwe named strategist, Gideon Boako, spokesperson
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unveiled the campaign team for its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2024 polls.
The list includes Dr. Bawumia as the Campaign Chairman for the overall campaign coordinating committee, while Dan Botwe was unveiled as the Strategist for the campaign.
This announcement came after the NPP’s National Executive Committee meeting held today, Monday, February 19, 2024.
“The New Patriotic Party (NPP), at its National Executive Committee and National Council meetings held on Monday, February 19, 2024, approved a proposed structure for the Party’s 2024 national campaign and appointed some individuals to serve on the various national campaign committees.”
“A National Campaign Coordinating Committee (NCCC), which shall oversee the work of all other Committees, shall be chaired by the 2024 Presidential Candidate [Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia], and assisted by the Vice Presidential Candidate. The National Chairman, General Secretary and Regional Chairpersons shall also serve on the National Campaign Coordinating Committee,” the party added in the statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong.
NPP stalwart, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, and former Minister of Roads, Kwasi Amoako Atta among others took part in the meeting.
Dr. Gideon Boako was also named as the spokesperson for the party’s 2024 campaign, while Dennis Edward Aboagye was named Director of Communications.
This announcement came after the NPP’s National Executive Committee meeting held today, Monday, February 19, 2024.
“The New Patriotic Party (NPP), at its National Executive Committee and National Council meetings held on Monday, February 19, 2024, approved a proposed structure for the Party’s 2024 national campaign and appointed some individuals to serve on the various national campaign committees.”
“A National Campaign Coordinating Committee (NCCC), which shall oversee the work of all other Committees, shall be chaired by the 2024 Presidential Candidate [Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia], and assisted by the Vice Presidential Candidate. The National Chairman, General Secretary and Regional Chairpersons shall also serve on the National Campaign Coordinating Committee,” the party added in the statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong.
NPP stalwart, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, and former Minister of Roads, Kwasi Amoako Atta among others took part in the meeting.
Below is the full list:
A. CAMPAIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- H.E John Agyekum Kufuor
- H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
- All members of the National Council of Elders
- M. Hon. Frederick Worsemao Blay
- Madam Elizabeth Ohene
- Rev. Joyce Aryee
- Hon. Akosua Frema Osei Opare
B. CAMPAIGN OPERATIONS
- Justin Kodua Frimpong (Director)
- Henry Nana Boakye (Deputy)
C. CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN AND STRATEGIST
- Hon Dan Botwe (Chairman)
- Mr. Frederick Oware (Deputy)
- Nana Akomea (Deputy)
D. CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT
- Hon. Frederick Opare Ansah (Campaign Manager)
- Dr. Antoinette Tsibu-Darko (Deputy — Research and Administration)
- Hon. Osei Bonsu Amoah (Deputy — Parliamentary Campaign)
- Dr. Ibrahim Anyars (Deputy — Presidential Campaign)
E. ELECTORAL AFFAIRS
Peter Mac Manu
F. SENIOR CAMPAIGN AIDES
- Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong
- Mr. John Boadu
- Mr. Kofi Dzarnasi
- Dr. Susana Alo
- Mr. Salifu. Saeed
- Mr. Samuel Awuku
- Hon. Anthony Abayifa Karbo
- Dr. Nyame Baafi
- Hon. Nii Adjei Sowah
G. CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS
- Hon. Joseph Cudjoe (Coordinator —Identifiable Groups)
- Hon Mavis Hawa Koomson (Coordinator — Coastal Zone)
- Hon. Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie (Coordinator- Middle Belt Zone)
- Hon. Dominic Nitiwul (Coordinator — Northern Zone)
H. SPOKESPERSON FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
Dr. Gideon Boako
I. CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE
- Mr. Dennis Edward Miracles Aboagye (Director of Communications)
- Mr. Yaw Adomako Baafi (Deputy)
- Mr. Akbar Khorneni (Deputy)
- Mr. Maxwell Krobea Kwabena Asante (Coordinator, Social Media)
J. RESEARCH DIRECTORATE
Dr. Isaac Owusu Mensah
K. FINANCE AND FUND-RAISING
Dr. Alolo Mutaka
L. LEGAL DIRECTORATE
I. Frank Davies (Chairman)
- Gary Nimako Marfo (Deputy)
DIPLOMATIC LIAISON
Amb. Edward Boateng
Source: Citinewsroom.com
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Adentan Constituency, Akosua Manu, has urged party members to move away from what she describes as an “entitlement mentality” and focus on unity, sacrifice and hard work as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.
In a statement titled “Is Loyalty a Queue?”, and posted on facebook, Ms. Manu argued that loyalty to the NPP should not be judged by how long a person has been in the party but by their contributions and commitment to its growth.
According to her, the NPP’s history shows that many of its leaders faced significant opposition from within the party before eventually leading it to electoral success.
She cited former President John Agyekum Kufuor as an example, saying he had to overcome resistance from influential figures within the party before winning power for the NPP in 2000.
Ms. Manu noted that after the party lost power in 2008, former President Kufuor faced criticism and accusations from some party members.
However, she said supporters eventually put their differences aside and worked together to rebuild the party.
She pointed to the experience of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who, according to her, faced opposition from some factions within the NPP despite his long service to the party.
“His trials were ten times what Kufuor endured,” she stated, adding that Akufo-Addo eventually overcame the challenges and became President of Ghana.
Turning to the NPP’s current flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ms. Manu said he also faced resistance from different groups within the party while seeking leadership.
She praised Dr. Bawumia for contributing to policy-based political discussions in Ghana and for remaining composed following the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections.
According to her, party members must now rally behind him in the same way they supported former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo.
Ms. Manu, however, warned that internal divisions and a sense of entitlement remain major threats to the party’s future.
She argued that some party members place too much emphasis on how long individuals have belonged to the NPP rather than on their contributions and capabilities.
“This entitlement does not question impact. It does not ask what you sacrificed or what you built. It asks only how long have you been here,” she said.
The former parliamentary candidate cautioned that such attitudes could discourage committed members and prevent the party from selecting the best people for leadership positions.
She further called on the party’s incoming national executives to strengthen the NPP’s core values of sacrifice, honesty, integrity and dedication to national development.
Ms. Manu addressed the concerns of young party supporters, many of whom she said became discouraged following the NPP’s electoral defeat in 2024.
According to her, many young people remain eager to see the party return to power but are unwilling to support internal conflicts driven by personal ambitions.
She urged party elders to place the interests of the NPP above their individual goals and to demonstrate leadership that attracts rather than alienates members.
“The NPP is bigger than any one of us. It always has been. Our collective responsibility is to act like it,” she stated.
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