Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Leader and Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has congratulated the party's newly elected National Executives following Saturday's national executive elections in Kumasi. In a statement issued on Sunday, October 4, Dr. Bawumia expressed his satisfaction with the peaceful and transparent conduct of the elections. The statement, signed by the Communications Directorate of his office, noted that the results reflected the will of the party's delegates.
The NPP held its National Delegates Conference at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, electing a new team of national executives. John Boadu was elected National Chairman after securing 2,888 votes, defeating Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, who polled 2,408 votes. Other elected executives include Justin Frimpong Kodua as General Secretary with 4,486 votes, Kojo Fosu Boadu as First Vice Chairman, and Henry Nana Boakye as Second Vice Chairman.
Dr. Bawumia said the party's rank and file now expected the John Boadu-led executive to begin preparations for the 2028 elections. He pledged to provide the necessary support to the new leadership to build an inclusive system capable of harnessing the talents and experience of members across the party. Dr. Bawumia emphasized that no talent should be left out in the 2028 campaign.
The new executives are expected to lead the party's organisational activities over the next four years as it prepares for the 2028 general elections. Dr. Bawumia's comments come after he separately assured aspirants who contested the national executive elections that their involvement in the party would not end with the conclusion of the internal contest.
The election marked the completion of the party's reorganisation ahead of the 2028 presidential election. Dr. Bawumia noted that the process was conducted in an atmosphere of peace and transparency, adding that the results reflected the will of the party's delegates. The statement congratulated the new executives and urged them to work towards building a stronger party.
Key positions and their winners include Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover as National Organiser, Alfred Kwadwo Thompson as National Treasurer, and Nana Akomea as Third Vice Chairman. The new leadership has been urged to rebuild the party from the grassroots and restore its 'winning machinery' ahead of the 2028 elections.
The NPP's 2028 campaign is expected to be inclusive, with Dr. Bawumia pledging to ensure that no talent is left out. The party's presidential candidate has assured aspirants who contested the national executive elections that they will be part of the 2028 campaign, emphasizing that there is enough work for all of them.
Key points
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia congratulates NPP's new national executives.
- The new executives are expected to lead the party's organisational activities over the next four years.
- Dr. Bawumia pledges support for an inclusive 2028 campaign.
