For NPP National Vice Chairman

Strengthening Our Party, Preparing for Victory.

A campaign built on service, experience, unity, and a commitment to strengthening the New Patriotic Party for the future.

My Commitment

The New Patriotic Party stands at an important moment in its history. As we prepare for the future, we must strengthen our organisation, renew our commitment to our values, and reconnect with every community that believes in the vision of the NPP.

I am Shaykh Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and I seek the privilege of serving as your National Vice Chairman.

This campaign is built on service, experience, and a proven record of leadership, not promises alone. It is a commitment to help build a stronger, more united, and better organised party that is ready to earn the confidence of Ghanaians once again.

Why I am Running?

The National Vice Chairmanship requires more than ambition. It requires leadership, organisational experience, and the ability to unite people around a common purpose.

I believe the NPP deserves leadership that has demonstrated the ability to build institutions, strengthen organisations, and work effectively with people from every region and every background.

 

Proven Leadership

I have led national institutions, managed complex organisations, and delivered meaningful reforms under public scrutiny.

Grassroots Connection

My journey has always remained connected to communities across Ghana. I understand the importance of listening, engaging, and building trust from the ground up.

A Unifying Voice

Our party is strongest when united. I seek to serve every member of the NPP with fairness, respect, and a commitment to our shared future.

Upcoming Events

Delegate Engagement

Delegate Engagement

July 15, 2026

An engagement with NPP delegates to discuss the campaign for National Vice Chairman and the future of the party.

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About Shaykh Mustapha Abdul-Hamid Ph.d

Scholar. Public Servant. Communicator. Leader.

Shaykh Mustapha Abdul-Hamid is a distinguished Ghanaian scholar, public servant, communicator, and policy leader whose career has been defined by service, leadership, and national development.

With decades of experience spanning academia, governance, public communication, energy sector leadership, and community engagement, he has consistently contributed to shaping conversations and policies that impact the lives of Ghanaians.

Born in Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana, Shaykh Mustapha Abdul-Hamid’s educational journey began at Station Experimental Primary School before continuing at Bawku Secondary School and Tamale Secondary School. He later attended the University of Cape Coast, where he pursued Religious Studies and went on to earn both an MPhil and PhD.

As an academic and lecturer, he dedicated years to teaching, research, mentorship, and intellectual engagement, with particular interests in religion, society, leadership, and public discourse. His commitment to education and youth empowerment continues to influence his work and vision for national development.

Over the years, Shaykh Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has served Ghana in several strategic leadership positions. He served as Minister for Information, where he played a central role in communicating government policy and strengthening public engagement. He also served as Minister for Inner City and Zongo Development, helping advance initiatives focused on inclusion, infrastructure, and opportunity for underserved communities.

In the energy sector, he served as Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), where he contributed to policy direction, regulatory oversight, and institutional leadership within Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. His leadership and expertise later earned him election as President of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), a continental body representing stakeholders within Africa’s refining and downstream petroleum sectors.

Beyond public office, Shaykh Mustapha Abdul-Hamid remains deeply committed to mentorship, youth development, education, leadership, and national transformation. His philosophy of leadership is rooted in service, integrity, discipline, and the belief that meaningful progress must create opportunities for all people, especially the younger generation.

Throughout his journey, he has remained passionate about building stronger institutions, empowering communities, encouraging dialogue, and contributing to a more prosperous and united Ghana.

“Leadership must create opportunities that improve lives and inspire future generations.”
— Shaykh Mustapha Abdul-Hamid