NPP and Base Ghana Movement Intensify Grassroots Mobilization as Parties Position for Future Elections

Ghana’s political landscape is witnessing a surge in grassroots activity as both established parties and emerging movements begin strategic positioning for future electoral cycles. In Kumasi, the Base Ghana Movement successfully inaugurated its Ashanti Regional branch and headquarters following a massive public procession that ended at Konadu Yiadom Park. Led by Chief Operations Coordinator Jacob Osei Yeboah, the movement emphasized its legal status and internal stability after resolving previous organizational challenges. The group is positioning itself as a unified force for national governance, with a specific focus on addressing systemic issues such as urban flooding and preparing for an active role in the 2028 general elections.

Simultaneously, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is experiencing high engagement in its internal executive elections across various constituencies. In Gomoa Central, 26 aspirants, including five women, have filed nominations for key executive roles ranging from Chairmanship to NASARA Coordinator. The Chairperson of the constituency’s election committee, Mrs. Mensah Hayford, has urged all candidates to maintain peace and focus on issue-based campaigning to preserve party cohesion. This internal competition is mirrored in New Juaben South, where Alhaji Hamza Osumanu is contesting the Second Vice-Chairman position. Osumanu has pledged to revitalize grassroots structures through initiatives like the 'Polling Station Unity Summit' and 'Catch Them Young,' aiming to secure a strong foundation for the party’s 2028 presidential bid under Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Leadership endorsements and organizational appeals are also shaping the broader political discourse. Yves Hanson-Nortey has publicly endorsed Sylvester Tetteh for the position of NPP General Secretary, citing Tetteh’s organizational expertise as vital for the party’s future success. Meanwhile, within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Richard Opee Amoako, an aspiring Deputy Organizer for the Ashanti Region, has called on party leadership to recognize and support pro-NDC pastors who contributed to the party's 2024 campaign efforts. These collective developments highlight a period of intense internal reorganization as political actors across the spectrum prioritize unity, grassroots loyalty, and strategic preparation for the road to 2028.