Paul Afoko engaging rival NPP factions to unite party ahead of 2028 – Charles Juanah
Private legal practitioner and New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Charles Owusu Juanah says former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has begun engaging members of rival factions as part of efforts to reunite the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Lawyer Juanah, who is the National Chairman of Friends of Bawumia, said some NPP members who have lost key positions within the party have become disgruntled and now act as though the party belongs to them.
Speaking to our reporter on September 28, 2026, he said such attitudes have contributed to divisions within the NPP and created the need for leadership capable of bringing the various factions together.
According to Juanah, Mr Afoko has the personality and relationships required to lead such a reconciliation effort.
He disclosed that the former chairman has already started reaching out to members from opposing camps to build a united front ahead of the 2028 elections.
“He has even begun interacting with opposing camps in order to form a united front ahead of the 2028 elections,” Juanah said.
He said Afoko’s engagements with rival groups demonstrate a focus on rebuilding the party rather than deepening existing divisions.
Juanah argued that the NPP would struggle to effectively prepare for the next election if internal divisions persist.
“He has foresight, the vision, and strategy to ensure there’s a united front,” he said.
He added that Afoko had already initiated discussions with some party members, describing the engagements as an indication of his willingness to listen to different sides and create opportunities for reconciliation.
“He has even begun talks with some members,” Juanah stated.
The NPP stalwart said the former chairman’s approach reflects an understanding that effective leadership requires engaging different factions without treating political disagreements as permanent divisions.
He further cited Afoko’s ability to engage people across political factions, saying this could help bring back members who feel alienated from the party.
“If there’s anyone who can ensure all disgruntled members come together, then it’s none other than Paul Afoko,” he said.
Juanah said the reconciliation efforts would be important to the NPP’s preparations for the 2028 elections, arguing that the party would need a united internal structure to organise effectively.
He said Afoko’s engagement with rival camps is consistent with the former chairman’s broader “Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture” message.
By Esther Padmore Amonoo
