Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP), has congratulated John Boadu on his election as the party's National Chairman. The NPP held its national executive elections in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Bawumia described the exercise as peaceful and transparent, reflecting the choice of NPP delegates. He praised the new leadership, emphasizing the need for inclusiveness and utilizing members' experiences and abilities.
The NPP elections completed the party's reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections. John Boadu was elected National Chairman, while Justin Frimpong Kodua retained his position as General Secretary. Bawumia pledged his support to the new executives, stressing that no member should be excluded from the 2028 campaign, regardless of their involvement in the national executive elections. He encouraged the party to draw on its members' strengths.
Bawumia's statement marks his first major response following the election, reinforcing calls for unity within the party. The new executives begin their mandate as the NPP shifts focus from internal elections to rebuilding structures and preparing for the next general election. Other party leadership members and defeated aspirants have also emphasized the need for unity and working towards a common objective.
John Boadu has pledged to rebuild the party from the grassroots and strengthen its organisation ahead of 2028. He and the new leadership now have the responsibility of beginning preparations for the party's campaign. Bawumia expressed his readiness to work with the new leadership to create an inclusive party structure capable of harnessing members' strengths across the country.
The NPP's focus is now on rebuilding and preparing for the 2028 general elections. Bawumia's comments come as the party seeks to put the internal contest behind them and work towards a common objective. The new executives' mandate begins with rebuilding the party's structures and preparing for the next election.
Several party members and leaders have congratulated the newly elected executives. The Diaspora Nasara Caucus and Boakye Agyarko, a prominent party member, have congratulated John Boadu and called for unity within the party. Their messages stress the need to put the internal contest behind them and work towards a common objective.
The NPP's national executive elections were notable for their peaceful and transparent nature. Eight participants suffered medical emergencies during the elections in Kumasi. The party's leadership has emphasized the need for unity and inclusiveness as the new executives begin their mandate.
Key points
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia congratulates John Boadu and new NPP executives.
- NPP's national executive elections were held in Kumasi on October 3, 2026.
- The party's focus shifts to rebuilding structures and preparing for the 2028 general elections.
