A new report by Africa Policy Lens (APL) has disclosed that the former General Secretary John Boadu has taken a narrow lead in the race for NPP National Chairman.
According to Africa Policy Lens, despite John Boadu’s narrow lead, the contest remains wide open with nearly a third of delegates still undecided.
The APL National Executives Poll conducted from July 13 to August 21, 2026, among 976 eligible constituency and regional executives, John Boadu leads with 38.6% (377 respondents).
Former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, has 20.7% (202 respondents) and also 34.8% among decided, former Chairman, Paul Afoko, follows at 5.9% (58 respondents) and 10.0% among decided voters.
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who withdrew, secured 3.2% (31 respondents) and 5.5% among decided voters
Sammy Crabbe also secured 0.8% (8 respondents) and 1.4% among decided voters.
The APL disclosed that a massive 30.7% (300 respondents) say they don’t know, which makes the race for Chairman one of the most fluid top races.
According to the APL regional breakdown disclosed that John Boadu’s support ranges from a low of 0.0% in Ahafo to a high of 65.0% in Bono East, dominating in Bono East (65%), Upper East (59.6%), and Eastern (52.6%), but struggles in Western North (8.7%) and Ahafo.
Boakye Agyarko’s strength is in Western North (39.1%) and Ahafo (38.5%), while Paul Afoko peaks in Upper West (17.9%).
In related news, the campaign team of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi, has thrown its support behind John Boadu in the party’s National Chairmanship race.
Wontumi’s campaign team on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, during a press conference, the Administrator of the Wontumi Campaign Team, Denise Okyere Danso, made this known.
According to the Administrator of the Wontumi Campaign Team, they have ended their independent bid and would now deploy their machinery to support Mr Boadu’s candidature.
He disclosed that the decision followed consultations with grassroots members, party elders and other stakeholders.
He further disclosed that the endorsement was also informed by a visit to Chairman Wontumi at Nsawam on September 4, 2026.
“The Wontumi Campaign has taken the decision to close ranks and throw its full weight, organisational capacity and grassroots machinery behind Mr John Boadu for the position of National Chairman,” he said.
“This is bigger than two campaigns. It is about putting the party above individual interests and ensuring that the NPP emerges stronger, more united and better organised,” she stated.
Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has completed balloting for candidates contesting its national executive elections scheduled for October 3, 2026.
On Wednesday, September 9, the balloting was carried out to determine the positions of the aspirants on the ballot papers.
John Boadu, the Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has picked up the number one position on the ballot paper for the party’s National Chairmanship election scheduled for October 3, 2026.
Sammy Crabbe picked the second position, while former National Chairman Paul Afoko secured the third slot.
Boakye Agyarko, a former Energy Minister, will occupy the fourth position on the ballot paper.
@ghnow_ A parent has expressed frustration after their son, who had Grade 9, was reportedly placed in his third-choice school. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ A sister has raised concerns after their son was placed in a school that was not among the eight schools he selected. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
