NewzFormer Afigya Sekyere South Constituency Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, former Environmental Protection Agency CEO Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu and former Ledzokuku MP Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye are among the prominent figures seeking leadership positions as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) holds its regional executive elections this weekend. The elections, scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, in 15 regions, form part of the opposition party’s reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general election. The Western North Region will hold its election on Sunday, August 16.
The polls are expected to determine the regional leadership teams that will lead the party’s grassroots mobilisation and organisational activities as it seeks to rebuild following its defeat in the 2024 general election. The reorganisation will culminate in the election of national officers on October 3, 2026. Delegates will elect regional chairmen, first and second vice-chairmen, secretaries, deputy secretaries, treasurers, organisers, women’s organisers, youth organisers, Nasara organisers, communications officers and Persons with Disability (PWD) coordinators.
The Regional Delegates Conference comprises members of the Regional Executive Committee, Members of Parliament, constituency executive committees, representatives of the Regional Council of Elders and Council of Patrons, as well as representatives of TESCON and other constitutionally recognised groups. COKA, Kokofu battle in Ashanti The Ashanti Region is expected to be one of the major battlegrounds, with COKA taking on Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu in the race for regional chairman. The two candidates have mounted campaigns across the region ahead of the election, while 34 aspirants have been cleared to contest various positions following the vetting process.
The outcome of the Ashanti contest will be closely watched given the region’s importance to the NPP’s electoral fortunes and the party’s efforts to rebuild its grassroots structures. In Greater Accra, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye faces former Regional Executive member Alfred Boye in another two-horse contest for the regional chairmanship. Incumbents face stiff challenges Several incumbent regional chairmen are also seeking another term but face strong challenges.
In Bono, incumbent Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, is up against Kwabena Oppong, Evans Afari Gyan Yeboah, Yaw Af… The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) heads into its regional executive elections this weekend with keen contests expected across the country as it begins a major reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general election. Elections will be held in 15 regions on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with the Western North Region scheduled to vote on Sunday, August 16.
The polls are expected to produce regional leadership teams that will take charge of grassroots mobilisation and organisational activities as the party seeks to rebuild following its defeat in the 2024 general election. Delegates at the regional conferences will elect the Regional Chairman, First and Second Vice-Chairmen, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Treasurer, Organiser, Women’s Organiser, Youth Organiser, Nasara Organiser, Communications Officer and Persons with Disability (PWD) Coordinator. Ashanti, Greater Accra among key battlegrounds The Ashanti Region is expected to attract considerable attention, with former Afigya Sekyere South Constituency Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, taking on former Environmental Protection Agency Chief Executive Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu for the chairmanship.
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