The incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, is leading the contest to retain his position, according to a poll by Global InfoAnalytics. The survey puts Mr Kodua at 71% support among delegates interviewed, ahead of three other aspirants seeking to become the party’s next General Secretary. This poll was conducted ahead of the NPP’s national executive elections scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026.
The NPP internal elections will take place at the Kumasi Sports Stadium, where delegates will elect officers to lead the party. The poll results reflect the candidates’ levels of support under Global InfoAnalytics’ polling model and do not represent the actual outcome of the election. The other aspirants vying for the General Secretary position are former Member of Parliament for Ngleshie-Amanfro, Sylvester Tetteh, Eugene Antwi, and Charles Dwamena.
According to the Global InfoAnalytics poll, Sylvester Tetteh follows Justin Kodua with 17% support, while Eugene Antwi and Charles Dwamena each record 6%. These figures indicate the relative popularity of each candidate among the delegates. The NPP national executive elections are a crucial event in the party's calendar, as they will determine the leadership of the party for the foreseeable future.
The Global InfoAnalytics poll is one of several surveys gauging the popularity of NPP candidates ahead of the internal elections. Other polls have looked at the contest for the chairmanship position, where John Boadu leads with 48% support. The NPP is one of Ghana's major political parties, and its internal elections are closely watched by political observers and the general public.
The NPP internal elections have seen several high-profile candidates vying for various positions. In the NPP First Vice Chairman race, Nana B has described herself as the most experienced candidate. Meanwhile, Abanga Yakubu is targeting over 80% of the votes in the NPP National Youth Organiser race. These contests are significant, as they will shape the party's leadership and potentially influence its performance in future elections.
The NPP's national executive elections are scheduled to take place on October 3, 2026, at the Kumasi Sports Stadium. Delegates will gather at the stadium to cast their votes and determine the party's leadership. The elections are expected to be closely contested, with several high-profile candidates vying for various positions.
The outcome of the NPP internal elections will be closely watched by political observers and the general public. The party's leadership will play a crucial role in shaping its policies and direction in the coming years. As Ghana prepares for future elections, the NPP's internal elections are an important development in the country's political landscape.
Key points
- Justin Kodua Frimpong leads the NPP General Secretary race with 71% support among delegates, according to a Global InfoAnalytics poll.
- The NPP internal elections are scheduled to take place on October 3, 2026, at the Kumasi Sports Stadium.
- Several high-profile candidates are vying for various positions in the NPP internal elections.
