John Boadu wins NPP national chairman position as new national executives emerge

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has been elected National Chairman of the party after securing 2,888 votes in the party’s national executive elections.

Mr Boadu defeated former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, who polled 2,048 votes, and former National Chairman Paul Afoko, who secured 490 votes.

Sammy Crabbe, another contender in the race, withdrew before the election and endorsed Mr Boadu.

The election was held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, as the NPP elected a new team of national executives to lead the party ahead of the 2028 general election.

More than 7,000 delegates took part in the elections, which covered nine national executive positions.

Mr Boadu will be joined by Justin Frimpong Kodua, who retained his position as National General Secretary after polling 4,486 votes.

Daniel Titus Glover was elected National Organiser with 2,964 votes, defeating Ali Maiga, who secured 2,231 votes.

Alfred Kwajo Thompson also emerged as National Treasurer after securing 2,243 votes.

Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, secured 3,116 votes to become First Vice Chairman, while Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, obtained 3,061 votes for the Second Vice Chairman position. Nana Akomea was elected Third Vice Chairman.

In the special wing positions, Abanga Fuseini Yakubu was elected National Youth Organiser after polling 1,550 votes.

Mavis Hawa Koomson, former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, was elected National Women’s Organiser, defeating Hajia Safia Mohammed.

Mohammed Ali Suraj also won the National Nasara Organiser position with 372 votes. Salim Mansuru Bamba polled 311 votes, while Awal Mohammed secured 106 votes.

Dennis Edward Miracles Aboagye was elected National Communications Director unopposed.