As part of a major restructuring exercise aimed at repositioning the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to recapture power in the 2028 general election, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has been appointed Chairman of the Policy Committee of the main opposition party.
The former Minister for Information as well as Works and Housing during the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration, according to information gathered, was picked due to his demonstrable competence, admirable clarity in communication, economic policy advocacy and parliamentary debates; and his growing influence within the NPP.
The NPP General Secretary, Mr Justin Frimpong Kodua announced the appointment of Mr Oppong Nkrumah in a statement announcing the formation of various strategic committees that will help position the party for victory in 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.
This followed a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council (NC) of the party on May 7, 2026.
Policy Committee
Other members of the Policy Committee are Dr Kwasi Nyame-Baafi who serves as Secretary, Dr Antoinnette Tsibo-Darko, Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Mr Kwaku Kwarteng and Dr Mohammed Amin Adam.
The rest are Dr Gideon Boako, Dr Kabiru Tia Mahama, Dr. Jemima Nunoo, Dr. Mutaka Alolo and Evron Rothchild Hughes.
The newly constituted committees are expected to strengthen the party’s internal governance structures, sharpen policy direction, and coordinate strategic political engagement ahead of future national elections.
Before joining frontline politics, Mr Oppong Nkrumah built a strong reputation in Ghana’s media industry as a broadcaster and lawyer.
He became widely known through his work as a radio host and current affairs analyst at Multimedia, gaining national attention for his articulate presentation style and policy-oriented discussions on governance and national development issues.
His transition from media to politics was seen as one of the notable generational shifts within the NPP’s political establishment.
Mr Oppong Nkrumah was first elected as MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi in the Eastern Region in 2016 on the ticket of the NPP and quickly rose through the ranks in government from 2017 to the end of 2024.
He served as Minister for Information, where he became one of the key spokespersons of the Akufo-Addo administration, defending government policies and leading national communication during some of the country’s most difficult periods, including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic challenges, and debates surrounding governance reforms.
Mr Oppong Nkrumah was also appointed as the Minister for Works and Housing, where he supervised housing policy implementation, drainage projects, and urban development initiatives.
Within the NPP, he has consistently been regarded as one of the party’s leading policy communicators and strategists, often representing the party on major national and international platforms.
Other members of the policy committee
Under the newly constituted Policy Committee, Mr Oppong Nkrumah will work alongside former Ghana Ambassador to South Korea, Dr. Kwasi Nyame-Baafi, who serves as Secretary to the committee.
Other members include former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, former Minister for Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and MP for Tano North Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Walewale Dr. Kabiru Tia Mahama, Dr. Antoinnette Tsibo-Darko, Dr. Jemima Nunoo, Dr. Mutaka Alolo, MP for Obuasi West Mr. Kwaku Kwarteng, and Evron Rothchild Hughes.
The Policy Committee is expected to play a central role in reviewing the party’s policy direction after its electoral defeat in 2024 and developing alternative governance proposals to challenge the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The committee is also expected to coordinate research, stakeholder consultations, and policy communication on critical national issues, including the economy, governance reforms, infrastructure, youth employment, and social intervention programmes.
Strategic choice
Political analysts believe the appointment of Mr Oppong Nkrumah reflects the NPP’s broader strategy to blend experienced party figures with younger technocratic voices as the party attempts to rebuild public confidence and prepare for the next electoral cycle.
The reorganisation exercise also comes at a time when several leading figures within the NPP are intensifying internal consultations ahead of expected contests for key party positions and possible presidential ambitions toward the 2028 elections.
Mr Oppong Nkrumah’s growing prominence within the party hierarchy has increasingly placed him among the influential figures shaping the future direction of the NPP.
In its statement, the main opposition party expressed confidence in the ability of all appointed chairpersons and committee members to discharge their duties diligently and contribute meaningfully to strengthening the party’s structures and national political engagement.
