NPP closes nominations, 47 aspirants set for vetting
Forty-seven aspirants have completed the nomination process to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2026 National Officers Elections.
The National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC), in a statement issued on Saturday, August 29, said nominations officially closed at 6:00 p.m., clearing the way for the 47 candidates to undergo the vetting process.
The figure represents a reduction from the 50 individuals who initially purchased nomination forms for the various national executive positions.
Three people failed to make it through the filing stage.
Former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, withdrew his bid for the National Chairperson position.
Evans Kodom also pulled out of the contest for National Communications Director. His withdrawal leaves Dennis Miracles Aboagye as the sole aspirant for the position, subject to successfully completing the vetting process and satisfying all relevant requirements.
Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada, who had picked a nomination form to contest the National Women Organiser position, failed to submit her completed forms before the deadline and will consequently not be vetted.
The vetting exercise for the 47 aspirants is scheduled to take place from Monday, August 31, through Thursday, September 3.
Candidates for National Chairperson, General Secretary and National Treasurer will undergo vetting on Monday. National Vice Chairperson aspirants will follow on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the committee will vet candidates for National Organiser and National Youth Organiser, while Thursday will be dedicated to aspirants for National Communications Director, National Nasara Organiser and National Women Organiser.
According to the NOEC, each aspirant will be contacted individually with information regarding their assigned vetting time, venue and other requirements.
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