NPP Regional Elections: COKA, Okoe-Boye, Abronye DC and Others Emerge Victorious
Accra, Ghana — August 15, 2026: The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has concluded its 2026 Regional Executive Elections in several regions across Ghana, with a number of prominent party figures securing decisive victories while some contests went down to the wire.
The elections, which were held to elect new regional executives ahead of the party’s preparations for the next electoral cycle, produced notable victories in key regions including Ashanti, Greater Accra, Central, Bono, Bono East, North East, Savannah, Upper West, Volta and Western.
However, the regional elections are not yet completely concluded, as the Western North Region is scheduled to hold its election on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
COKA dominates in Ashanti Region
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, recorded one of the biggest victories of the elections after defeating former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) boss Henry Kwabena Kokofu in the Ashanti Region.
COKA polled 658 votes, while Kokofu obtained 269 votes, giving COKA a massive 389-vote winning margin.
The result represents approximately 70.98% of the valid votes cast.
His victory places him at the centre of the NPP’s regional leadership in the Ashanti Region, one of the party’s traditional strongholds.
Okoe-Boye wins Greater Accra
Former Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, emerged victorious in the Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship contest.
Okoe-Boye secured 490 votes, defeating Alfred Boye, who polled 172 votes.
He therefore won by a commanding 318-vote margin, representing approximately 74.02% of the valid votes.
The victory will be closely watched as the NPP seeks to strengthen its organisation in the Greater Accra Region following its difficult performance in the 2024 general elections.
Esibu defeats incumbent Percy Dennis in Central Region
The Central Region also produced a change in leadership after Joseph Kobinah Esibu defeated incumbent regional chairman Percy Dennis.
Esibu secured 278 votes, while Percy Dennis obtained 161 votes.
The result gave Esibu a 117-vote margin, with approximately 63.33% of the valid votes.
Abronye DC retains Bono chairmanship
In the Bono Region, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, retained his position as Regional Chairman.
Abronye secured 201 votes, with Yaw Afful finishing second on 44 votes.
Joseph Mensah polled 31 votes, while Kwabena Oppong and Afari Gyan recorded no votes.
Abronye’s 201 votes represented approximately 72.83% of the valid votes, giving him a convincing victory.
Ibrahim Bukari wins Bono East
Ibrahim Bukari Baba emerged victorious in the Bono East Region after defeating Thomas Adu Appiah.
Bukari polled 180 votes, while Adu Appiah obtained 73 votes.
He won by 107 votes, securing approximately 71.15% of the valid votes.
Tight contest in North East
The North East Region recorded a relatively competitive contest, with incumbent chairman Fusheini Nurudeen retaining his position.
Nurudeen secured 92 votes, while Sulley Sambian obtained 64 votes.
The chairman therefore won by 28 votes, representing approximately 58.97% of the valid votes.
Four-vote victory in Savannah
One of the closest contests of the elections was recorded in the Savannah Region.
Iddrisu Sulemana defeated Clifford Abdallah Braimah by just four votes.
Sulemana polled 92 votes, compared with Braimah’s 88 votes.
His winning percentage was approximately 51.11%, making the Savannah contest one of the most closely fought regional chairmanship elections.
Abdu-Rahaman wins Upper West
In the Upper West Region, Abdul-Aziz Abdu-Rahaman secured a comfortable victory.
He polled 173 votes, defeating Kantong Alaska, who obtained 86 votes.
Abdu-Rahaman therefore won by 87 votes, representing approximately 66.80% of the valid votes.
Woanyah retains Volta Region chairmanship
Makafui Kofi Woanyah retained the NPP Volta Regional Chairmanship after defeating Joseph Wallace Homenya.
Woanyah secured 169 votes, while Homenya polled 148 votes.
The incumbent won by 21 votes, representing approximately 53.31% of the valid votes.
The result makes Volta another region where the chairmanship race was decided by a relatively narrow margin.
Afrifa wins Western Region
In the Western Region, Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa recorded a convincing victory.
Afrifa polled 265 votes, defeating Abdul Ganiyu Mohammed, who obtained 102 votes.
He won by 163 votes, representing approximately 72.21% of the valid votes.
Regional results at a glance
Region| Winner| Votes| Runner-up| Runner-up votes| Margin| Winner %
Ashanti| Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA)| 658| Henry Kwabena Kokofu| 269| 389| 70.98%
Greater Accra| Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye| 490| Alfred Boye| 172| 318| 74.02%
Central| Joseph Kobinah Esibu| 278| Percy Dennis| 161| 117| 63.33%
Bono| Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC)| 201| Yaw Afful| 44| 157| 72.83%
Bono East| Ibrahim Bukari Baba| 180| Thomas Adu Appiah| 73| 107| 71.15%
North East| Fusheini Nurudeen| 92| Sulley Sambian| 64| 28| 58.97%
Savannah| Iddrisu Sulemana| 92| Clifford Abdallah Braimah| 88| 4| 51.11%
Upper West| Abdul-Aziz Abdu-Rahaman| 173| Kantong Alaska| 86| 87| 66.80%
Volta| Makafui Kofi Woanyah| 169| Joseph Wallace Homenya| 148| 21| 53.31%
Western| Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa| 265| Abdul Ganiyu Mohammed| 102| 163| 72.21%
What the results mean for the NPP
The results point to a combination of continuity and change within the NPP’s regional structures.
While some incumbents, including Abronye DC, Fusheini Nurudeen and Makafui Kofi Woanyah, managed to retain their positions, other regions witnessed new leadership.
The strong victories recorded by COKA in Ashanti and Okoe-Boye in Greater Accra are particularly significant because of the strategic importance of both regions to the NPP’s national political fortunes.
At the same time, the narrow victories in Savannah and Volta demonstrate that competition within the party remains intense in some regions.
The Western North Region is expected to complete the regional elections on August 16, after which a fuller picture of the NPP’s new regional leadership structure will emerge.
Note: The percentages in this report are calculated from the reported valid votes for the respective chairmanship contests. Results for regions where complete vote figures could not be independently verified have not been added to the table to avoid publishing unconfirmed figures.
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