As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gears up for its delegates' conference to elect new leaders ahead of the 2028 general elections, several prominent figures have declared their intention to contest for the party's national chairmanship.

So far, five key personalities have officially announced their bids to contest for the position, pending the party's official opening of nominations.

These individuals include former Energy Minister Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, former NPP Vice Chairman Sammy Crabbe, party stalwart David Kankam Boadu, John Boadu and Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Boakye Kyeremateng

Former Energy Minister Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Describing his decision as a "call to duty," Agyarko explained that his move followed extensive consultations with family, close associates, and party members.

"I have had consultations with members of my family and those who are very close to me, and whose lives would be most affected by the decisions I make," he said.

"I have also listened carefully to what the broad masses of our party people, and indeed many outside our party, are asking of me."

According to him, the NPP stands at a defining moment, and he feels morally obligated to serve.

"Having factored in all the considerations, I see it as my bounden duty to respond to this call to duty and hereby announce that I will contest for the position of NATIONAL CHAIRMAN of my party upon the opening of nominations," he declared.

Sammy Crabbe

Former NPP Vice Chairman Sammy Crabbe has also announced his intention to run for national chairman in the party's next internal elections.

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His declaration comes amid concerns raised by the party's Council of Elders, led by Chairman Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, who cautioned against premature campaigning following the NPP's defeat in the 2024 general elections.

Speaking on Citi FM's Point-Blank programme on January 16, 2025, Crabbe clarified that while he has not begun active campaigning, he believes there is nothing wrong with expressing interest.

"I have expressed an interest. Come 2026, I will want to run as national chairman, and there is nothing wrong with that," he stated.

He blamed the party's 2024 defeat on weakened internal structures and a disconnect between leadership and the grassroots.

"The party is weak. If somebody does not believe that whatever the party gains in government will benefit him or her, there is no way they will wake up in the morning and sacrifice," he said.



David Kankam Boadu

David Kankam Boadu, former spokesperson for the late Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama, has also entered the race, describing himself as the "Alpha and Omega" of the party's founding.

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Speaking on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM on September 5, 2025, Boadu insisted that his deep history with the NPP, coupled with an unblemished record, makes him the best candidate.

"I witnessed the foundation of the NPP. I was part of the courageous men and women who voluntarily served the party. We were assaulted and brutalised by the NDC. We invested our efforts and sacrificed for the NPP without expecting monetary reward," he recalled.

He warned that the party is at risk of collapse if not united: "The party is currently at a point where it is heading for destruction. If we are not careful, the NPP will become like the CPP and lose its relevance."

Bernard Antwi Boasiako

Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed strong confidence in his chances of winning the chairmanship.

Speaking on his Wontumi Radio on May 15, 2025, he declared, "I know that the people, the regions, and others have already made their decisions. If I am not confident that the people have chosen me as the national chairman, I won't contest. They have chosen, and I know."

Wontumi, who has led the Ashanti Region since 2014, officially declared his bid on May 5, 2025.

He described his decision as spiritually guided, claiming he had "spoken to God” and received divine favour.

"I want the opportunity to serve the NPP and help secure victory in the 2028 elections," he said.

John Boadu

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has announced that he will not seek the position again, but will instead contest for the National Chairman role on the party’s ticket.

According to him, although he has received several calls to run for the role, he believes he has already done his best in that capacity and would rather explore other positions where he can contribute to the party.

He explained that what discourages him even further from seeking the General Secretary position is the level of insults associated with the role.

"The fact of the matter is that there have been many proposals for me. A lot of people want me to contest for the General Secretary position but others also believe that, given my experience and the positions I have held, I should rather provide guidance to the executives. So, I will consider the National Chairman position.

"As for General Secretary, I am tired of the position. The insults that come with it are too much, so I won't contest for that. As National Chairman, I will simply provide guidance to my executives," he said in an interview on March 5, 2025.

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