Dr. Bawumia Appoints All Four Former Rivals In NPP Presidential Primaries As Co-Chairs Of Party’s Policy Committee.

As of May 8, 2026, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has officially appointed all four of his former rivals from the January 2026 presidential primaries to lead key sector-specific policy committees.

This strategic move is intended to unify the party and shift its focus toward data-driven governance ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The overarching NPP Policy Committee is chaired by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, with Dr. Kwasi Nyame Baafi serving as Secretary.

Assigned Co-Chairs and Portfolios
Each former primary aspirant has been tasked with a committee aligned with their professional expertise and previous advocacy.

Policy Committee Portfolio :

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong – Employment and Jobs.

Dr. Bryan Acheampong – Defence and Interior

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum – Education

Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong – Housing and Urban Development

Strategic Objectives : The new framework aims to move the NPP beyond reactive opposition rhetoric toward proactive, solution-oriented preparation for government.

Key mandates for these committees include:
Independent Research: Conducting deep-dive studies into critical sectors of the Ghanaian economy.

Evidence-Based Alternatives: Generating costed and credible policy recommendations to present as alternatives to current government policies.

Stakeholder Engagement: Consulting with sector experts and the public to ensure policy relevance.

Internal Cohesion: Consolidating the support bases of the former aspirants into a single, unified front for the upcoming election cycle.