NPP Treasurer Hopeful Suspends Campaign After Kwahu Road Accident

Collins Nuntwiri Nuamah, one of several candidates vying for the New Patriotic Party's National Treasurer position, has put his campaign on hold following a vehicle accident that occurred on the Kwahu road in the Eastern Region over the weekend.

The incident took place around 8:30 pm on Saturday, 5 September 2026, as Mr Nuamah and his campaign delegation were returning from campaign engagements in the Afram Plains North and South constituencies. The vehicle was heading towards Anyinam, where the aspirant had scheduled further campaign activities for the following day.

According to his campaign team, the suspension will remain in effect whilst Mr Nuamah receives medical attention following the accident. The team has pledged to provide updates on his condition and any decisions regarding the resumption of campaign activities in the coming days.

Campaign Timeline Disrupted

The accident has disrupted what was intended to be an intensive campaign schedule across the Eastern Region. Mr Nuamah had planned to visit Atiwa East and West constituencies on Sunday before proceeding to the Kwahu bloc. These stops were part of a broader effort to connect with NPP members and delegates ahead of the party's treasurer election.

Road safety remains a significant concern for campaign teams across Ghana, particularly during night travel on regional routes. The incident underscores the demanding nature of electoral campaigns, which often require candidates and their teams to travel extensively and at irregular hours to maximise voter and delegate engagement.

What This Means for the NPP Treasurer Race

Mr Nuamah is among several aspirants who have been officially cleared by the NPP to contest the 2026 National Treasurer position. The party's internal elections are a crucial moment for the organisation, with various positions contested by competing candidates seeking to lead key functions within the party structure.

The National Treasurer role is particularly significant, as the office-holder manages the party's finances, coordinates fundraising efforts, and oversees financial accountability—responsibilities critical to the party's operational capacity and credibility. Campaigns for such positions typically involve extensive travel to reach party delegates across multiple regions, making candidate visibility and engagement key factors in the contest.

The temporary suspension of Mr Nuamah's activities may affect his campaign momentum in the crucial Eastern Region, an area with substantial NPP delegate support. However, the focus on his health and recovery takes precedence in the immediate term, with campaign resumption dependent on his medical clearance.

Supporters and fellow aspirants will likely be monitoring updates on his condition closely as the party's internal electoral calendar progresses.