Members of Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Western Region have called on the party's leadership to prioritise regional balance and experience when selecting national executives. They believe this approach will strengthen the party's organisational structures and help mobilise support for the 2028 general election. The party loyalists emphasised that the Western region has many experienced and resourceful members who can contribute effectively to the party's efforts.
The NPP members, in a statement, highlighted Okatakyie Amankwaa Afrifa (OKT) as a suitable candidate for a national role, citing his extensive experience and service at various levels of the party. They noted that his experience in party administration, communications, elections, campaigns, strategy, and disciplinary processes would be valuable assets. The proponents of this appeal based their argument on fairness, regional representation, and recognition of service.
The Western region currently has no representation at the national executive level, according to the NPP members. They appealed to the National Executive Committee and the party leadership to consider the region in upcoming appointments. The members expressed confidence that the party leadership would give due consideration to the concerns of the Western region.
The NPP members' statement was made available to the Ghana News Agency. They urged the party leadership to promote fairness and regional balance in national appointments. This approach, they believe, will help the party recapture political power in the 2028 general election.
Okatakyie Amankwaa Afrifa (OKT) has undertaken various responsibilities over the years, equipping him with valuable experience. The NPP members believe that his experience would be beneficial to the party's national efforts. They singled out OKT for consideration, citing his years of service and experience.
The appeal by the NPP members in the Western region is based on the party's need for regional balance and experience in national appointments. They believe that this approach will strengthen the party's organisational structures and help mobilise support for the 2028 general election.
The Ghana News Agency reported that the NPP members' statement was made available on October 6, 2026. The report was authored by Mildred Siabi-Mensah, a GNA reporter. The article was edited by Justina Hilda Paaga and Lydia Kukua Asamoah.
Key points
- NPP members in Western Ghana urge party leadership to consider regional balance in national appointments.
- Okatakyie Amankwaa Afrifa (OKT) singled out for consideration for a national role due to his experience.
- Western region currently has no representation at the national executive level.
