NPP national executive elections: Full list of aspirants and ballot positions

• NPP has completed balloting ahead of its October 3 national executive elections in Kumasi.

• John Boadu picked number one in the chairmanship race.

• Salam Mustapha has withdrawn from the National Organiser contest.

The exercise was held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the NPP headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra, following the vetting of 47 aspirants for nine national executive positions.

The positions include National Chairman, Vice-Chairperson, General Secretary, National Treasurer, National Organiser, National Youth Organiser, National Women’s Organiser, National Nasara Organiser and National Communications Director.

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In the chairmanship race, former General Secretary John Boadu picked number one, followed by Sammy Crabbe at number two, former National Chairman Paul Afoko at number three and former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko at number four.

The Vice-Chairperson contest has 13 aspirants, while the other positions also feature multiple candidates.

NPP National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha has withdrawn from the National Organiser contest, citing “circumstances beyond my control”.

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In a letter to the Chairman of the NPP National Officers Elections Committee on Wednesday, September 9, Mr Mustapha formally communicated his decision to step aside.

He said the decision was difficult because of the support he had received from party members, delegates, colleagues and well-wishers across the country.

“However, due to circumstances beyond my control, I am unable to continue with my candidature,” he stated.

Mr Mustapha did not disclose further details but reaffirmed his commitment to the NPP and said he would continue supporting efforts to strengthen the party and promote its electoral prospects.

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His withdrawal leaves seven candidates in the National Organiser race.

The tables below show the aspirants and the ballot information that has been confirmed: