Dr Charles Dwamena, popularly known as Dr China, is set to officially file his nomination forms to contest the position of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
The outspoken NPP stalwart and General Secretary hopeful is expected to submit his nomination documents at 11:00 a.m., marking the formal beginning of his bid to lead the party’s administrative and organisational machinery.
The development is expected to attract party supporters, sympathisers and members of the media as Dr China takes another major step towards his ambition of contributing to what he describes as the rebuilding and strengthening of the NPP.
Dr China, who has earned the nickname “Wild General Secretary hopeful” among his supporters, is positioning his campaign around the need to inject renewed energy, discipline and organisational effectiveness into the party.
His supporters believe his decision to contest the position comes at a critical period when the NPP requires strong internal organisation, grassroots mobilisation and a clear strategy to regain the confidence of its supporters and the wider Ghanaian electorate.
The filing of the nomination forms will formally set the stage for Dr China’s campaign and allow him to outline his vision for the party and how he intends to manage the office of General Secretary if elected.
The General Secretary occupies one of the most influential positions within the NPP, with responsibilities including coordinating the party’s administrative activities, implementing decisions of the party’s leadership and helping to strengthen structures at the national, regional, constituency and grassroots levels.
Dr China’s entry into the contest is therefore expected to add further competition to the race, particularly as aspirants seek to convince delegates that they possess the experience, commitment and organisational capacity required to steer the party.
“Make the Elephant Wild Again”.
The campaign message associated with Dr China’s candidature is centred on making the “Elephant” — the symbol of the NPP — more vibrant, energetic and formidable.
His supporters say the ambition is to make the party “wild” again by strengthening its structures, reconnecting with the grassroots and creating a more effective party machinery capable of responding to the changing political environment.
The phrase “make the elephant wild and the NPP great again” is expected to feature prominently in his campaign as he seeks to distinguish himself from other contenders.
For Dr China, the task is not simply about occupying the office of General Secretary but helping to rebuild the party into a stronger and more competitive political organisation.
Focus on the grassroots
A major issue likely to feature in the campaign is grassroots mobilisation.
Political observers have consistently emphasised the importance of strong constituency and polling-station structures to the electoral fortunes of political parties in Ghana.
Dr China’s campaign is expected to place considerable emphasis on strengthening these structures and ensuring that party members at the grassroots feel connected to the national leadership.
His supporters contend that a revitalised grassroots base would be critical to the NPP’s efforts to reorganise itself, mobilise its supporters and prepare effectively for future elections.
Nomination marks first major step
The submission of the nomination forms on Thursday will be an important milestone in Dr China’s political journey.
It will also provide him with an opportunity to formally present himself to delegates and party members as a candidate with a clear agenda for the General Secretary position.
Following the filing, attention is expected to shift towards the next stages of the internal electoral process, including campaigning and engagements with delegates across the country.
Dr China and his campaign team are expected to use the period to communicate their vision, policies and strategies for transforming the party’s organisational structures.
As the race gathers momentum, the contest for the General Secretary position is likely to become one of the closely watched aspects of the NPP’s internal reorganisation.
For Dr China and his supporters, however, Thursday’s filing represents more than the submission of nomination papers.
It is being presented as the beginning of a campaign to inject fresh energy into the party, strengthen the “Elephant” and position the NPP for a new political chapter.
With the filing scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, all eyes will be on Dr Charles Dwamena, popularly known as Dr China, as he officially steps forward to pursue the General Secretary position.
His message is clear: make the Elephant wild again and make the NPP great again.
