Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has appointed all four of his former competitors in the party’s presidential primaries as co-chairmen of newly created policy committees.
The move has been described by political observers as a major effort to strengthen party unity and prepare the NPP ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The appointments form part of a broader initiative to establish a structured policy framework aimed at developing alternative policy proposals across key sectors of the economy and governance.
New Policy Structure
At the top of the structure is the NPP Policy Committee, which will be chaired by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. Dr. Kwasi Nyame Baafi will serve as Secretary to the committee.
The policy framework will oversee several sector-based committees covering areas such as employment, energy, education, health, transport, decentralisation, lands and natural resources, and the economy.
According to party insiders, the committees will conduct research, engage stakeholders, and develop policy alternatives backed by data and expert analysis.
Former Rivals Given Key Roles
One of the most notable aspects of the announcement is the inclusion of Dr. Bawumia’s former primary contenders in strategic roles. Kennedy Agyapong has been named Co-Chairman of the Employment and Jobs Policy Committee.
Kwabena Agyapong will serve as Co-Chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Policy Committee. Dr. Bryan Acheampong has been appointed Co-Chairman of the Defence and Interior Policy Committee.
Meanwhile, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum will co-chair the Education Policy Committee. Political analysts say the appointments could help consolidate support within the party and reduce tensions that emerged during the presidential primaries.
Focus on 2028 Elections
Sources close to the party say Dr. Bawumia wants the NPP to move beyond criticism of government and position itself as a credible alternative with practical policy solutions.
Analysts believe the decision to involve former rivals in key responsibilities demonstrates a deliberate strategy to unite different factions within the party ahead of the next election cycle.
The committees are expected to begin work in the coming days, with stakeholder consultations and policy discussions set to follow.