Oppong Nkrumah Chairs NPP Policy Committee

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has been named Chairman of the Policy Committee of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). The appointment is part of a major restructuring effort aimed at repositioning the party following the 2024 general elections.

The announcement was made in a statement by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, after a joint meeting of the National Executive Committee and the National Council on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

The newly formed committees are expected to strengthen the NPP’s internal governance, sharpen its policy direction, and coordinate strategic political engagement ahead of future national elections.

Oppong Nkrumah’s appointment is widely seen by party insiders and political observers as a strong endorsement of his growing influence within the NPP, especially after his prominent role in government communication, economic policy advocacy, and parliamentary debates during the Akufo-Addo administration.

Before entering frontline politics, the MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi built a solid reputation in Ghana’s media industry as a broadcaster and lawyer. He became nationally known as a radio host and current affairs analyst, recognized for his articulate presentation and policy-focused discussions on governance and development.

His shift from media to politics was viewed as one of the notable generational changes in the NPP’s political establishment. First elected as MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi in the Eastern Region in 2016 on the NPP ticket, he quickly rose through government ranks.

As Minister for Information, he served as a key spokesperson for the Akufo-Addo administration, defending government policies and leading national communication during difficult periods, including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic challenges, and debates over governance reforms.

Over the years, he also held other ministerial portfolios, including Works and Housing, where he oversaw housing policy, drainage projects, and urban development initiatives.

Within the NPP, Oppong Nkrumah has consistently been regarded as one of the party’s leading policy communicators and strategists, frequently representing the party on major national and international platforms.

Under the newly constituted Policy Committee, he will work alongside former Ghana Ambassador to South Korea, Dr. Kwasi Nyame-Baafi, who serves as Secretary. Other members include former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Dr. Gideon Boako, Dr. Kabiru Tia Mahama, Dr. Antoinette Tsibo-Darko, Dr. Jemima Nunoo, Dr. Mutaka Alolo, Hon. 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 2024 electoral defeat and developing alternative governance proposals to challenge the ruling administration. It will also coordinate research, stakeholder consultations, and policy communication on key national issues such as the economy, governance reforms, infrastructure, youth employment, and social intervention programmes.