Ashanti NPP Braces for Hot Contest as 35 Aspirants File for Regional Executive Slots

The battle for control of the Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party has officially kicked off, with 35 aspirants filing nominations to contest various executive positions as the party begins retooling ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Nominations closed on Thursday at the office of former Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia in Asokwa. The venue became a beehive of activity as supporters, constituency executives, and party faithful thronged the place to witness their preferred candidates submit forms.

Addressing the media after the close of nominations, Mr. Kwaku Atta Sarpong, Deputy Ashanti Regional Organizer and member of the Elections Committee, said the Committee was impressed with the orderly manner in which aspirants conducted themselves throughout the process.

According to him, vetting of all 35 aspirants has been scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026 at a venue to be communicated to the candidates. “We are committed to a process that is fair, transparent and devoid of any form of bias,” he assured.

The breakdown shows some positions are attracting keen competition. First Vice Chairman, Deputy Regional Secretary, Youth Organizer and Nasara Coordinator each have 4 aspirants. Regional Secretary, Second Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Regional Organizer and Women’s Organizer have 3 aspirants each. The Chairmanship and Communications Officer slots have 2 contenders each.

A key highlight is the participation of women. 7 women picked and filed nominations across various positions, with 3 of them specifically contesting the Women’s Organizer position. Party insiders say this reflects growing female ambition to take up leadership roles within the region’s party structure.

Political watchers describe the Ashanti regional elections as critical because the region remains the NPP’s “World Bank.” The outcome is expected to shape the party’s strategy, mobilization and campaign machinery for 2028.

Mr. Sarpong used the opportunity to caution aspirants and their supporters against insults, divisive language and monetization of the process. “The unity of Ashanti NPP is non-negotiable if we want to break the 8 in 2028. We must campaign on ideas and track record, not attacks,” he stated.

He further appealed to delegates to prioritize competence, loyalty and the ability to mobilize grassroots support when they go to the polls. The Elections Committee, he added, will publish the final list of qualified candidates after vetting.

With the stage now set, attention shifts to the vetting and the eventual congress where delegates will decide who leads the NPP in its biggest stronghold for the next four years.