Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko will submit his completed nomination forms for the party's National Chairmanship race on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The move comes as the party's National Officers Elections Committee extended the deadline for the submission of completed forms from August 27 to August 29.
Afoko's Return to National Chairmanship Contest
Mr. Afoko publicly declared his intention to contest the National Chairmanship race in July 2026. His filing comes within the party's extended nomination window, where strong interest from aspirants seeking various national positions has been observed. The NPP National Officers Elections Committee extended the deadline following the party's assessment of the aspirants' interest.
The "3R Agenda"
Mr. Afoko is campaigning on what he describes as the "3R Agenda" – Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture. This agenda focuses on healing internal divisions, rebuilding the party's structures, and positioning the NPP to regain power in the 2028 general election. His campaign has included engagements with delegates and grassroots supporters across several regions, where he has emphasized reconciliation and unity as key to the party's efforts to recover from its defeat in the 2024 general election.
Vetting and Voting Process
With the submission of his nomination forms, Mr. Afoko will formally proceed to the next stages of the NPP's national officers election process. Vetting of aspirants is scheduled for August 31 to September 3, with the results expected on September 5. Appeals will be heard from September 6 to 7, while the national delegates are scheduled to vote on October 3, 2026.
Significance of Afoko's Return
Mr. Afoko's return to the National Chairmanship contest also carries significance, having previously served as NPP National Chairman before his removal from the position following a prolonged internal dispute within the party. His experience and understanding of the party's internal dynamics may prove crucial in the upcoming election.
Source: Joy Online
