NPP Regional Elections 2026: Latest Winners and Results Across Ghana
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected new regional executives across Ghana following its 2026 Regional Executive Elections held on Saturday, August 15.
The elections formed part of the party's ongoing reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections, with delegates voting for regional chairpersons and other executive positions.
Several major contests produced changes in regional leadership, while some incumbent chairpersons successfully retained their positions.
Global Pulse GH will continue updating this report as additional results are officially confirmed.
NPP Regional Elections Begin Across Ghana
Voting took place across several regions on Saturday as NPP delegates gathered to elect new regional executives.
The polls attracted significant attention because of the importance of the new executives to the party's grassroots organisation and preparations for the 2028 elections.
👉 Read our earlier report: NPP Regional Elections Begin Across Ghana
Some results were declared shortly after voting ended, while others continued to emerge as ballots were counted and collated. Initial reports described several of the results as provisional.
Latest NPP Regional Chairman Results
🔴 Ashanti Region
COKA wins Ashanti chairmanship
Winner: Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA)
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has emerged as the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman after defeating former Environmental Protection Agency CEO Henry Kwabena Kokofu in a keenly contested election.
COKA's victory represents a major change in the leadership of the NPP's Ashanti Regional structure.
The election followed an earlier legal controversy over whether the regional polls could proceed.
👉 Read our earlier report: Court Blocks NPP Ashanti Regional Elections
The situation subsequently changed and the election went ahead, with COKA emerging victorious.
👉 Read the full report: COKA Wins NPP Ashanti Regional Chairmanship
The Ashanti result is among the most closely watched outcomes from the NPP's regional elections because of the region's importance to the party's political fortunes.
🔴 Greater Accra Region
Okoe Boye wins Greater Accra
Winner: Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye
Former Health Minister Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye has been elected NPP Greater Accra Regional Chairman.
He secured victory in the regional executive elections held on Saturday, August 15.
His election gives the NPP a new regional chairman in one of Ghana's most politically significant regions.
🔴 Savannah Region
Iddrisu Sulemana wins by four votes
Winner: Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana
One of the closest chairmanship contests was recorded in the Savannah Region, where Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana defeated incumbent Clifford Abdallah Braimah.
Sulemana secured 92 votes, while Braimah obtained 88 votes, giving the winner a narrow four-vote margin.
The result brings a change in leadership to the NPP's Savannah Regional structure.
👉 Read the full report: Iddrisu Sulemana Wins NPP Savannah Regional Chairmanship
For readers looking for the wider Savannah results, including other regional executive positions:
👉 See the Full NPP Savannah Regional Election Results
Editor's note: The headline of the earlier Global Pulse GH Savannah article uses the word "retains." For accuracy, the current result should be understood as Iddrisu Sulemana winning the chairmanship from incumbent Clifford Abdallah Braimah. The latest reports confirm that Braimah polled 88 votes against Sulemana's 92.
🔴 Central Region
Joseph Esibu elected Central chairman
Winner: Joseph Kobinah Esibu
Joseph Kobinah Esibu has been elected NPP Central Regional Chairman after securing 278 votes.
He defeated Percy Dennis, who obtained 161 votes in the chairmanship contest.
The result places Esibu at the head of the NPP's Central Regional structure as the party begins its next phase of internal organisation.
🔴 Upper East Region
Elvis Figo Awonekai wins
Winner: Elvis Figo Awonekai
Elvis Figo Awonekai has emerged as the NPP Upper East Regional Chairman.
The latest reports confirm his victory in the regional executive elections, although some figures for other positions remain subject to official confirmation.
🔴 Upper West Region
Abdul-Aziz Abdu-Rahaman elected
Winner: Abdul-Aziz Abdu-Rahaman
Abdul-Aziz Abdu-Rahaman has emerged as the new NPP Upper West Regional Chairman.
The election was among the contests that produced changes in regional leadership.
🔴 North East Region
Fusheini Nurudeen retains chairmanship
Winner: Fusheini Nurudeen
Incumbent Fusheini Nurudeen successfully retained the NPP North East Regional Chairmanship.
He polled 92 votes to defeat Sulley Sambian, who secured 64 votes.
A total of 156 valid votes were cast in the chairmanship contest.
🔴 Northern Region
Mohammed Baantima Samba re-elected
Winner: Mohammed Baantima Samba
Mohammed Baantima Samba has been re-elected as NPP Northern Regional Chairman.
His victory means he will continue leading the party's regional structure as the NPP prepares for the next phase of its reorganisation.
🔴 Bono Region
Abronye retains Bono chairmanship
Winner: Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC)
Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has retained the NPP Bono Regional chairmanship.
He secured victory in the regional executive elections held in the region.
🔴 Bono East Region
Ibrahim Bukari Baba wins
Winner: Ibrahim Bukari Baba
Ibrahim Bukari Baba has emerged as the NPP Bono East Regional Chairman.
He secured 180 votes in the reported results.
🔴 Eastern Region
Jeff Konadu Addo retains position
Winner: Jeff Konadu Addo
Jeff Konadu Addo has retained the NPP Eastern Regional chairmanship.
His victory means he will continue leading the party's regional executive structure as the NPP prepares for the 2028 general election.
Other Regional Executive Results
The elections also produced winners for other positions, including:
- First Vice Chairperson
- Second Vice Chairperson
- Regional Secretary
- Regional Organiser
- Regional Treasurer
- Youth Organiser
- Women's Organiser
- Communications Officer
Results for these positions are still being collated and confirmed in some regions.
Global Pulse GH will add the verified figures as they become available.
What The Results Mean For The NPP
The regional elections are significant because the newly elected executives will have responsibility for strengthening the NPP's grassroots structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The results have produced a mixture of new leadership and continuity.
In Savannah, Iddrisu Sulemana defeated incumbent Clifford Abdallah Braimah by just four votes.
In Ashanti, COKA defeated Henry Kwabena Kokofu in a major leadership contest.
Meanwhile, incumbents such as Fusheini Nurudeen in the North East and Abronye DC in Bono retained their positions.
The outcome gives the NPP's regional executives a fresh mandate to reorganise the party and strengthen its structures at the grassroots level.
Results Still Being Updated
Not every result currently circulating should be treated as final.
Some reports remain provisional, while several positions and regional contests require further official confirmation. Current reporting also indicates that some chairmanship races remained undecided as of Sunday, August 16.
Global Pulse GH will therefore continue monitoring the situation and updating this article whenever credible and officially confirmed results become available.
Latest NPP Regional Elections Update
As of Sunday, August 16, 2026, major confirmed results include:
Ashanti: Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA)
Greater Accra: Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye
Savannah: Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana
Central: Joseph Kobinah Esibu
Upper East: Elvis Figo Awonekai
Upper West: Abdul-Aziz Abdu-Rahaman
North East: Fusheini Nurudeen
Northern: Mohammed Baantima Samba
Bono: Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC)
Bono East: Ibrahim Bukari Baba
Eastern: Jeff Konadu Addo
More results will be added as they are officially confirmed.
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This article will be updated as new verified results emerge.



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