Abanga promises 4 million youth votes for DMB in 2028

Abanga Yakubu, an aspirant for the position of National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Thursday, August 27, 2026, filed his nomination forms at the party's headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra.

Addressing the party's Elections Committee shortly after submitting his forms, Abanga pledged to run an issue-based campaign if given the nod by delegates.

He also used the occasion to commend the party leadership for the ongoing reorganisation exercise, describing it as a timely step toward strengthening the NPP's grassroots structures ahead of the 2028 general election.

The aspirant was accompanied to the party headquarters by twelve regional youth organisers of the party, along with several other youth organisers from constituencies across the country, in a show of support that underscored the backing he currently enjoys within the party's youth ranks.

Party officials at the secretariat confirmed that Abanga's forms were received and duly processed by the Elections Committee, clearing the way for his candidature to be vetted ahead of the party's internal elections.

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Abanga's nomination comes at a defining moment for the NPP, which is still working to rebuild its structures following its defeat in the 2024 general election.

The party's youth wing, long regarded as one of its most energetic organs, has faced calls from within the rank and file for renewal, better resourcing and a stronger digital and grassroots presence ahead of the next election cycle.

It is against this backdrop that the ongoing reorganisation exercise, which Yakubu commended during his remarks to the Elections Committee, has taken on added significance.

Party leaders have described the exercise as an opportunity to audit membership rolls, strengthen constituency-level structures, and reposition the party for a more competitive showing in 2028.

Following the formal submission of his nomination, Abanga turned to address a charged crowd of supporters who had gathered at the party's headquarters.

He thanked them for their solidarity and reaffirmed his commitment to resourcing and rebranding the NPP's youth wing as part of efforts to help the party recapture political power in 2028.

Outlining elements of his vision for the youth wing, he announced his intention to launch a “70 Seats Recapture Project,” an initiative aimed at helping the party reclaim seats it lost in previous elections.

He also unveiled what he termed the “Agenda 4 Million Votes Youth for Dr Bawumia” campaign, a youth mobilisation drive designed to rally four million youth votes behind Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2028 polls.

Abanga further reiterated his commitment to resourcing and revamping the Tertiary Students Confederacy of the NPP (TESCON), which he described as a critical vehicle for winning the 2028 elections through sustained youth and student engagement.

He noted that a well-funded and well-organised TESCON structure on campuses nationwide would be central to reversing the party's recent electoral setbacks among younger voters.

The crowd, made up largely of young party faithful, constituency youth executives and TESCON alumni, responded to the announcements with visible enthusiasm, chanting and waving party colours as Abanga spoke.

In brief remarks to journalists after addressing the crowd, he explained that his flagship projects were designed to work together: the 70 Seats Recapture Project would focus on identifying and strengthening the party's position in constituencies considered winnable or previously held, while the 4 Million Votes Youth agenda would serve as the mobilisation engine to drive turnout among first-time and youth voters in support of Dr Bawumia's future ambitions.

He added that resourcing the youth wing would not be limited to funding alone, but would also involve training, capacity building, and closer coordination between regional and constituency youth organisers — a structure he said had been “under-utilised” in recent election cycles.

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