I pledge to serve with humility, consultation – NPP Chairman John Boadu

Newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has pledged to lead the party with humility, consultation and a commitment to reconciliation as the party begins preparations for the 2028 general elections.

Mr Boadu said his election is not a victory for an individual or a particular group but a mandate for the entire NPP to unite and rebuild its structures.

He also extended a hand of friendship to the other contenders in the chairmanship race, saying their ideas, experience and commitment remained valuable to the party.

“I will work closely with the General Secretary and all newly elected national officers, Regional and Constituency executives, the Council of Elders, External Branches, Patrons, Members of Parliament, TESCON, our voluntary groups, communicators and media, and every group that strengthens our Party,” he said in a statement issued on Monday, October 5.

“As your National Chairman, I pledge to serve with humility, lead through consultation and promote reconciliation. Together, we will rebuild trust, restore confidence and bring back the winning ways of the NPP in 2028,” he added.

Mr Boadu, the former General Secretary of the party, was elected National Chairman at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3.

He secured 2,888 votes to defeat former Energy Minister Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, who polled 2,408 votes, while former National Chairman Paul Afoko obtained 790 votes.

Sammy Crabbe, who withdrew from the race and endorsed Mr Boadu before voting, received 41 votes.

The election brought together more than 7,000 delegates to elect national executives who will steer the party for the next four years and lead its efforts to return to power in 2028.

Mr Boadu succeeds Stephen Ayesu Ntim, who did not seek re-election.

Justin Frimpong Kodua retained his position as General Secretary, while other newly elected executives include Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover as National Organiser, Mavis Hawa Koomson as National Women’s Organiser, Abanga Fuseini Yakubu as National Youth Organiser and Alfred Kojo Thompson as National Treasurer.

Mr Boadu said the new leadership must focus on rebuilding the party’s structures, promoting discipline and making members feel valued and heard.

He also identified reconnecting with the youth and restoring the NPP’s presence in tertiary institutions as key areas that require attention as the party prepares for the next general election.