Awentami Paul Afoko interacting with party executives during his tour of the Northern Region
Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has assured party delegates that he will establish effective party structures to enable the NPP return to power in 2028 if elected National Chairman.
Mr. Afoko said the NPP needs robust grassroots structures to reclaim power from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming 2028 general election.
“The Electoral Commission will not place polling stations at our national or constituency NPP offices but in the communities. Our people living close to those stations must be empowered to protect the ballots, because power is won at the polling station,” he noted.
He reiterated his intention to revive a policy of providing monthly financial support to constituencies to help them carry out party activities.
“If you remember, I asked all constituencies to open bank accounts, and those who followed my instruction received GH¢10,000 every month. When other constituencies realised it was true, they opened theirs to receive support as well. If you make me your national chairman, I will find the money and continue to support the various constituencies like I did previously,” he said.
As part of his Northern Region tour, Mr. Afoko engaged with constituency executives from Yendi, Wulensi, Karaga, Gushegu, Tamale North and others, promoting his 3Rs agenda: Reunite, Rebuild and Recapture Power.
He appealed to delegates to stay united and to work hard to ensure that the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is elected President in 2028.
“We are going to ensure that Dr. Bawumia becomes President in 2028,” he declared.
Mr. Afoko also assured that women and youth will be central to decision-making in the party if he is elected.
“Women and the youth will not be spectators in my administration; they will be at the very heart of decision-making, leadership and party growth,” he stated.
FROM Eric Kombat, Tamale