NPP Regional Executive Elections 2026: Check out results from all regions

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected a new set of regional executives as part of its internal reorganisation ahead of Ghana’s 2028 general elections.

The regional executive elections were held across most regions on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with the Western North Region scheduled to complete its election on Sunday, August 16. Key positions contested included Regional Chairman, First and Second Vice Chairpersons, Secretary, Organiser, Treasurer, Women’s Organiser, Youth Organiser, Communications Officer and Nasara Organiser.

Some of the most notable results were Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye’s decisive victory in Greater Accra, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah’s (COKA) win in Ashanti, Jeff Konadu Addo’s victory in Eastern, and the re-election of Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, in Bono.

The elections are significant for the NPP as the party seeks to rebuild its grassroots structures following the 2024 general elections and strengthen its organisation ahead of the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.

Full List of NPP Regional Chairmen

Based on provisional results reported after the elections, the regional chairmen are:

The list reflects provisional results reported following the August 15 elections. The Western North Region was scheduled to vote separately on August 16.

Okoe-Boye Wins Greater Accra NPP Chairmanship

One of the most closely watched contests was the Greater Accra Regional Chairman election, which was won by former Health Minister and former Ledzokuku MP Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye.

Okoe-Boye defeated Alfred Boye by a substantial margin.

Greater Accra Chairmanship Results

• Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye: 490 votes
• Alfred Boye: 172 votes
• Winning margin: 318 votes

The result gave Okoe-Boye a decisive victory and the responsibility of leading the NPP’s regional structures in one of Ghana’s most politically competitive regions.

Other reported winners included Joana Frances Ada as First Vice Chairman, Moses Abor as Regional Organiser, Daniel Parker as Regional Secretary, Gideon Ampim Sakyi as Deputy Secretary, Solomon Asante as Communications Officer and Michael Danquah as Treasurer.

Some figures reported for individual positions varied slightly in early provisional accounts. Final certified results should therefore be treated as authoritative where available.

Abronye DC Retains Bono Regional Chairmanship

Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, retained the NPP Bono Regional Chairmanship after winning a five-candidate contest.

Abronye secured 201 votes, comfortably ahead of his closest challenger, Yaw Afful, who obtained 44 votes.

Bono Regional Chairmanship Results

• Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC): 201 votes
• Yaw Afful: 44 votes
• Joseph Mensah: 31 votes
• Afari Gyan: 0 votes
• Kwabena Oppong: 0 votes

Abronye’s victory means he will continue to lead the NPP’s regional organisation in Bono as the party prepares for the 2028 elections.

It is important to distinguish between Bono and Bono East. Some early reports incorrectly attributed Abronye’s victory to Bono East. The reported results identify Abronye DC as the winner in Bono, while Ibrahim Bukari Baba won the chairmanship in Bono East.

COKA Wins Ashanti Regional Chairmanship

Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, emerged as the new NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman after defeating former Bantama MP and former Environmental Protection Agency chief executive Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu.

COKA polled 658 votes, while Kokofu received 269 votes.

The result is particularly significant because Ashanti has traditionally been one of the NPP’s strongest political bases. COKA will therefore be expected to consolidate the party’s support and strengthen its grassroots organisation ahead of 2028.

Jeff Konadu Addo Wins Eastern Region

Jeff Konadu Addo was elected NPP Regional Chairman for the Eastern Region.

He secured 405 votes, defeating Albert Kwadwo Boa-Agyemang, who polled 292 votes.

Other reported winners included:

• First Vice Chairman: Twum Barimah Koranteng
• Regional Secretary: Tony Osei Adjei
• Regional Organiser: Jerry Osei Poku

The new executives will be responsible for strengthening the party’s constituency structures and grassroots mobilisation in the region.

Joseph Kobinah Esibu Wins Central Region

Joseph Kobinah Esibu emerged as the new NPP Central Regional Chairman after securing 278 votes.

His opponent, Percy Dennis, received 161 votes.

Delegates also elected executives for the other major regional positions, including First and Second Vice Chairpersons, Secretary, Organiser, Treasurer, Youth Organiser, Women’s Organiser and Nasara Organiser.

Robert Sarfo-Mensah Wins Ahafo

Robert Sarfo-Mensah, popularly known as Booba, was elected NPP Ahafo Regional Chairman.

He polled 65 votes, defeating Justice Appiah Antwi, who obtained 56 votes, and Kwabena Owusu Sekyere, who received 35 votes.

His election represents a change in leadership as the NPP seeks to strengthen its organisation in the region ahead of the next general election.

Adam Samba Retains Northern Regional Chairmanship

Mohammed Baatima Adam, popularly known as Adam Samba, retained his position as NPP Northern Regional Chairman.

He secured 215 votes, defeating Inusah Amadu, who polled 122 votes.

Following his re-election, Adam Samba identified expanding the NPP’s parliamentary representation in the Northern Region as one of his priorities.

North East: Fusheini Nurudeen Retains Chairmanship

Fusheini Nurudeen retained the NPP North East Regional Chairmanship after polling 92 votes against Sulley Sambian’s 64 votes.

A total of 156 valid votes were reportedly cast in the chairmanship contest.

The result gives the incumbent another mandate to lead the party in the region into the next electoral cycle.

Savannah: Iddrisu Sulemana Wins by Four Votes

The Savannah Regional chairmanship race was among the closest contests of the 2026 elections.

Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana defeated former Ghana Water Limited Managing Director Dr Clifford Abdallah Braimah by only four votes.

Savannah Results

• Iddrisu Sulemana: 92 votes
• Clifford Abdallah Braimah: 88 votes

Other reported winners included Aboagye Kwame as First Vice Chairman and Seidu Ayuba as Regional Secretary.

Upper East Region

Elvis Awonekai Figo was elected NPP Upper East Regional Chairman.

The reported results were:

• Elvis Figo Awonekai: 177 votes
• Dr Moses Kwabena Atinga: 123 votes
• Filson Kweku Awankuah: 18 votes
• Patrick Ayaaba: 13 votes
• Osman Konkonba: 1 vote

Delegates also elected new executives for the vice-chairmanship, secretarial, organising, communications, women’s and Nasara positions.

Upper West: Abdul-Aziz Abdu-Rahaman Wins

Abdul-Aziz Abdu-Rahaman was elected NPP Upper West Regional Chairman after defeating Kantong Alaska.

Abdu-Rahaman secured 173 votes, while Alaska received 86 votes.

The election was temporarily disrupted by delegates from the Nandom Constituency, but voting subsequently continued and the chairman-elect was declared.

Volta: Makafui Woanyah Retains Position

Makafui Kofi Woanyah retained the NPP Volta Regional Chairmanship.

Provisional results showed Woanyah polling 169 votes, compared with 148 votes for challenger Joseph Wallace Homenya.

He therefore won by a margin of 21 votes.

Western Region: Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa Wins

Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa was elected the new NPP Western Regional Chairman.

Afrifa secured 265 votes, defeating Abdul Ganiyu Mohammed, who polled 102 votes.

Other reported winners included:

• First Vice Chairman: Ignatius Aaaah Mensah – 205 votes
• Second Vice Chairman: Francis Abeku Yankah – 193 votes
• Secretary: Kwasi Bonzoh – 211 votes
• Deputy Secretary: Lawrence Takyi – 157 votes
• Organiser: Amoabeng Acheampong – 181 votes
• Communications Director: Emmanuel Acquah Mensah – 212 votes
• Youth Organiser: Osagyefo Attiah Kwaw – 197 votes
• Women’s Organiser: Augustina Nketiah – 193 votes
• Treasurer: Nana Adwoa Appiah – 262 votes
• Nasara Organiser: Adam Harun Ahmed – 190 votes

Oti Region: Dr Frank Yirenkyi Elected

Dr Frank Yirenkyi was elected the new NPP Oti Regional Chairman.

Reports indicated that he secured 83 votes, giving him the mandate to lead the party’s regional organisation as it prepares for the 2028 elections.

Bono East: Ibrahim Bukari Baba Wins

Ibrahim Bukari Baba was elected NPP Bono East Regional Chairman.

He defeated Thomas Adu Appiah, with the reported results showing:

• Ibrahim Bukari Baba: 180 votes
• Thomas Adu Appiah: 73 votes
• Rejected ballots: 1

The result further clarifies the distinction between the Bono and Bono East contests. Abronye DC won in Bono, while Ibrahim Bukari Baba emerged victorious in Bono East.

Western North Election

The Western North Region was the final outstanding region in the NPP’s 2026 regional executive elections.

The election was scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2026, after the other regions voted on August 15.

The contest attracted attention following the withdrawal of incumbent Regional Chairman Benjamin Armah, who endorsed McDaniels Nyame and called for unity within the party.

The Western North election was therefore expected to complete the NPP’s regional reorganisation exercise.

What the 2026 NPP Regional Elections Mean for 2028

The regional elections are an important part of the NPP’s efforts to rebuild its organisational structures following the 2024 general election.

The newly elected regional executives will be expected to coordinate grassroots mobilisation, strengthen constituency structures, address internal disputes and support the party’s parliamentary and presidential campaigns ahead of 2028.

The results reflect a combination of continuity and change.

Incumbents Who Retained Their Positions

• Abronye DC – Bono
• Adam Samba – Northern
• Fusheini Nurudeen – North East
• Makafui Woanyah – Volta

Notable New Regional Chairmen

• Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye – Greater Accra
• Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA) – Ashanti
• Jeff Konadu Addo – Eastern
• Joseph Kobinah Esibu – Central
• Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa – Western
• Robert Sarfo-Mensah – Ahafo
• Iddrisu Sulemana – Savannah

These leadership changes could shape the NPP’s grassroots organisation, candidate selection and campaign strategy as the party looks toward the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.

Key Takeaways from the NPP Regional Elections 2026

1. Okoe-Boye records a decisive Greater Accra victory
Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye defeated Alfred Boye by 490 votes to 172, giving him a 318-vote margin.

2. Abronye DC retains the Bono chairmanship
Abronye secured 201 votes in a five-candidate contest, earning another term as Bono Regional Chairman.

3. COKA takes charge in Ashanti
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah defeated Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu by 658 votes to 269.

4. Several incumbents retained their positions
The elections preserved continuity in regions including Bono, Northern, North East and Volta.

5. Western North completes the regional picture
The Western North election was scheduled for August 16, bringing the NPP’s regional reorganisation exercise to a close.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the NPP Greater Accra Regional Chairman election in 2026?

Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye won the Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship with 490 votes against Alfred Boye’s 172, giving him a 318-vote margin.

Did Abronye DC win in Bono or Bono East?

Abronye DC won the Bono Regional Chairmanship, securing 201 votes. Ibrahim Bukari Baba was elected chairman of Bono East.

Who won the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman election?

Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, won the Ashanti Regional Chairmanship with 658 votes against Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu’s 269.

Who won the NPP Eastern Regional Chairman election?

Jeff Konadu Addo won the Eastern Regional Chairmanship with 405 votes, defeating Albert Kwadwo Boa-Agyemang, who polled 292.

Who won the NPP Western Regional Chairman election?

Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa won the Western Regional Chairmanship with 265 votes against Abdul Ganiyu Mohammed’s 102.

When was the NPP Western North Regional election held?

The Western North Regional Executive Election was scheduled for August 16, 2026, following the August 15 elections in the other regions.

Why are the NPP regional elections important?

The elections determine the regional leadership responsible for coordinating the NPP’s grassroots organisation, mobilisation and regional political activities as the party prepares for the 2028 general elections.

Conclusion

The 2026 NPP Regional Executive Elections have produced a combination of new leaders and returning incumbents as the party begins a new phase of internal reorganisation.

The most prominent victories include Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye’s decisive win in Greater Accra, COKA’s victory in Ashanti, Jeff Konadu Addo’s election in Eastern, Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa’s victory in Western and Abronye DC’s retention of the Bono chairmanship.

With the Western North contest completing the regional elections, the new leadership structure will form an important part of the NPP’s efforts to rebuild its grassroots organisation and position itself for the 2028 Ghanaian general elections.