Abanga Fuseini Yakubu has been elected as the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana. He secured the position during the party's national executive elections held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The election was part of the NPP's National Delegates Conference, which brought together over 7,000 delegates from across the country.
Mr. Fuseini won the election with 1,550 votes, defeating five other contenders. His closest challenger, Clement Opoku Gyamfi, obtained 631 votes, while Michael Osei Boateng secured 78 votes. Other candidates, including Vera Oye Bram-Larbi, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, and Alfred Kumi Ababio, garnered 44, 46, and 25 votes respectively.
The NPP's National Delegates Conference was supervised by the Electoral Commission, with voting conducted across 31 polling stations at the stadium. The conference aimed to elect nine national executives, with Mr. Fuseini's election marking a significant development in the party's youth wing.
During his campaign, Mr. Fuseini pledged to prioritise youth mobilisation and strengthen the party's youth wing. A major campaign target was to mobilise four million youth votes for the party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2028 general election.
As the newly elected National Youth Organiser, Mr. Fuseini will succeed Salam Mustapha as the leader of the NPP's youth wing. He will be responsible for coordinating and mobilising young members and supporters nationwide. Mr. Fuseini is also expected to work with the party's national executives and other structures to strengthen its youth base as the NPP prepares for the next general election.
The NPP's national executive elections saw the election of other key positions, including the National Chairman, General Secretary, and National Organiser. The party's National Delegates Conference provided a platform for the party to review its performance and strategize for future elections.
The election of Abanga Fuseini as National Youth Organiser marks a significant development in the NPP's efforts to revitalise its youth wing and mobilise young voters ahead of the 2028 general election. The party's leadership is expected to work closely with Mr. Fuseini to achieve its goals and strengthen its position in Ghana's political landscape.
Key points
- Abanga Fuseini Yakubu won the NPP National Youth Organiser election with 1,550 votes.
- The NPP National Delegates Conference brought together over 7,000 delegates from across Ghana.
- Mr. Fuseini aims to mobilise four million youth votes for the party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2028 general election.
