By Ishmeal 
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has appointed Dr Augustine Blay as its new Director of Elections, replacing Evans Nimako as part of changes to the party’s organisational structure.
Dr Blay previously served as Executive Secretary to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. He also led the digital campaign team for Bawumia’s 2024 presidential campaign.
His appointment is among several changes affecting key positions within the party, including its directorates and deputy national officers.
NPP Announces Changes to Key Party Positions
The reshuffle includes appointments to several leadership positions. Barbara Oteng Gyasi, Charles Bintim and Amayaw Chereme have been named vice-chairpersons, while Haruna Mohammed and Antoinette Tsibu-Darko have been appointed Deputy General Secretaries.
Prince Gumah and Dope Yao Yevoo have been appointed Deputy Organisers. Dr Ayaaba Ibrahim Bawumia and Priscila Akorno will serve as Deputy Youth Organisers, while Ama Sey and Felicia Tetteh have been named Deputy Women Organisers.
Awudu Issaka has also been appointed Deputy Nasara Coordinator.
New Appointments to NPP Directorates
The party has announced changes to several directorates responsible for its administration and operations.
Professor Samuel Boadu Kusi has been appointed Director of Research, while Prince Sefah will head the Information Technology Directorate.
William Yamoah has been named Director of Administration, with Gyasi Boako appointed Director of Finance. Ebenezer Nartey will serve as Director of Protocol.
Dr Agyapong Darmoe has been appointed Director of the Patriotic Institute, while Emmanuel Attifour Danso will oversee Sister Party Relations. Joe Louis has also been named Director of Special Duties.
In the legal department, Gary Nimako has been appointed Director of Legal Affairs, with Enoch Afoakwa and Mujeeb Kele serving as deputies.
Deputy Communications Officers Appointed
The reshuffle also affects the party’s communications team.
The appointed Deputy Communications Officers are Mayor Carlos, Gordon Asare Bediako, Kwasi Botchwey, Jennifer Oforiwaa Queen, Issah Mohammed, Ellen Darko, Kwaku Duah, Goodfellow Offei, Abdul Ganiu, Awal Mohammed and Krobea Kwabena Asante.
NPP Reorganises Its National Structure
The appointments form part of broader changes to the NPP’s organisational structure, covering elections, administration, research, finance, information technology, legal affairs and communications.
Dr Blay’s appointment places him at the head of the party’s elections directorate, where he will oversee election-related organisation and activities.
The changes are expected to shape the party’s administrative and operational arrangements as it continues its political activities.
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