Afoko vows to return NPP to founding values as he launches comeback bid

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has stated that his main focus is on rebuilding and strengthening the party.

In a statement on Tuesday, October 28, announcing his intention to run for the party leadership in the upcoming national officers’ election, he expressed his desire to create a re-energized party that can effectively serve the people of Ghana. “While the journey has not been without its trials, I have always chosen to prioritise the unity and progress of the NPP above all else. My focus now, as it has always been, is on the future — one where our party stands re-energised, inclusive, and better positioned to deliver on its promise to the Ghanaian people,” he said.

Commitment
Mr. Afoko clarified that his decision to run is driven by a commitment to return the NPP to its founding values and democratic principles. “This decision has not been taken lightly. It comes after careful consideration and in response to the consistent calls for renewed leadership rooted in the founding values and democratic ideals of our Party,” he said.

Engagements
In the coming weeks, Mr. Afoko plans to engage with party members and the media to share his vision and leadership plans. “ I will engage more broadly with Party faithful and the media to share my vision, ideas, and plans to lead the NPP with integrity, transparency, and a renewed sense of purpose. Let us look ahead together.”

Background
Mr. Afoko was suspended as the NPP’s National Chairman in 2015 following a decision by the party’s National Executive Committee made during an emergency meeting at the party headquarters in Accra.

This suspension was based on a recommendation from the NPP’s Disciplinary Committee, prompted by a seven-page petition from the Council of Elders calling for disciplinary action against him.