[4] It was formed in 2012 by Paa Kwesi Nduom, a businessman, politician and a former presidential candidate for the Convention People's Party during the 2008 general election.

The Progressive People's Party seeks power to implement an agenda for change built on stewardship, education, healthcare, and jobs.

PPP plans to implement the agenda using the spirit of inclusiveness and full participation of women and youth.

Elected National Officers of the party include: Nii Allotey Brew Hammond - chairperson; William Doworkpor - First Vice Chairperson; Ban Saliah - Second Vice Chairperson; Belinda Bulley - Third Vice Chairperson, Murtala Ahmed Mohammad - National Secretary; Felix William Ogwah - National Treasurer; Nana Ofori Owusu - Director of Operations; Vivian Tetteh - Women Coordinator; Divine Nkrumah - Youth Coordinator; Kofi Asamoah Siaw - Policy Adviser; Deroy Kwesi Andrew - Director of Research; Richard Nii Amarh - Executive Director and Paa Kow Ackon - Director of Communication.

[9] In view of this, he was not on the final list of candidates cleared by the Electoral Commission to stand for the election.