Samuel Osei Sarkodie, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and financial expert with a strong background in academia, has picked up nomination forms to contest the position of Eastern Regional Youth Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the party’s Regional Delegates Conference.
The nomination forms were picked on his behalf by Nana Agyabeng Boateng, the Abokomahene of Koforidua-Asokore, who described Mr. Osei Sarkodie, popularly known as SOS, as a humble, dedicated and widely respected individual with the support of traditional leaders and members of the community.
Speaking to the media, Nana Agyabeng Boateng expressed confidence in Mr. Osei Sarkodie’s ability to provide energetic and committed leadership at the regional level.
“He has the passion, commitment and capacity to work tirelessly to strengthen the party and move the Eastern Region to greater heights,” he said.
After submitting his nomination forms at the NPP Eastern Regional Office, Mr. Osei Sarkodie told Nhyiraba Solomon Nartey of Bryt FM that he was ready to dedicate his experience and energy to rebuilding the party and helping it recapture political power in the 2028 general elections.
According to him, if elected, he will implement strategic youth-focused programmes aimed at strengthening the party’s grassroots structures, attracting more young people to the NPP and enhancing support systems for party members across the region.
Meanwhile, the Eastern Regional Communications Director of the NPP, Evans Osei Yeboah, says enthusiasm among party members remains high as preparations continue for the Regional Delegates Conference.
Speaking on Bryt FM News, Mr. Yeboah urged delegates and party faithful to remain united throughout the election process, stressing that party cohesion would be critical to the NPP’s efforts to regain power in the next general election.
The Regional Delegates Conference, where delegates will elect new regional executives, is scheduled for August 15 and 16, 2026, following revised dates approved by the party’s National Steering Committee.
Professional Background
Outside politics, Mr. Osei Sarkodie serves as the Head of Finance at Joy Industries Limited, where he leads the company’s financial strategy. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Giant Group of Companies, a diversified enterprise creating employment and economic opportunities across Ghana.
Academically, he holds an MBA in Finance, an MSc in Energy and Sustainable Management, and an MPhil in Business Administration (Accounting). He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance.
Through the SOS Foundation, he has funded educational initiatives, supported vulnerable individuals and spearheaded community development projects in various parts of the country.
Mr. Osei Sarkodie currently serves as the NPP Youth Organiser for the New Juaben North Constituency, where he has championed youth mobilisation, leadership development and civic engagement programmes.
NPP Reorganisation
The Regional Executive Elections form part of the NPP’s nationwide internal reorganisation exercise initiated following the recommendations of the Prof. Mike Oquaye Election Review Committee, established after the party’s defeat in the 2024 general election.
The party has already completed polling station, electoral area and constituency executive elections, with the regional polls representing the penultimate stage before the election of national executives.
To ensure a smooth electoral process, each Regional Executive Committee has been directed to submit the composition of its Regional Elections Committee (REC) to the National Secretariat.
The REC comprises a representative of the Regional Executive Committee, a representative of the Regional Parliamentary Caucus, the Chairman of the Regional Council of Elders, the Chairman of the Regional Council of Patrons, the Regional Research and Elections Officer, and the Regional IT Officer.
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