Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Agyarko, has congratulated John Boadu on his election as the party's new National Chairman. Agyarko lost the contest, polling 2,408 votes to Boadu's 2,888 votes at the NPP's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026. In a statement issued on October 4, Agyarko described the election as a reaffirmation of the NPP's democratic tradition.
Agyarko extended his congratulations to Boadu and wished him wisdom, strength, and success as he assumes responsibility for leading the party. He also congratulated the other newly elected national executives, describing their victories as a collective call to duty, service, and sacrifice. Agyarko expressed appreciation to members of his campaign team, constituency executives, and delegates across Ghana and the diaspora who supported his bid.
The former minister praised his supporters for conducting the contest with dignity and in the interest of the party. He struck a conciliatory tone, stressing that internal elections should not permanently divide members of the NPP. Agyarko argued that internal contests are family contests among brothers and sisters committed to the same cause.
Agyarko urged party members to put the internal contest behind them and unite around the party's future. He said the conclusion of the elections should mark the beginning of a period of consolidation rather than continued rivalry. Agyarko insisted that the party must now close ranks and address whatever divisions that may have emerged during the campaign.
The former minister commended the NPP National Elections Committee, the Electoral Commission, and the security services for a smooth, transparent, and peaceful electoral process. He pledged his support to Boadu, the newly elected National Executive Committee, and the party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as the NPP looks ahead to the 2028 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.
Agyarko emphasized that the party's supreme objective remains the total, decisive victory of the NPP in the 2028 elections. He expressed his commitment to working with the newly elected executives to achieve this goal. The newly elected executives begin their four-year mandate to lead the party, with unity and organisational renewal emerging as key issues.
The NPP's internal elections have concluded, with John Boadu emerging as the new National Chairman. The party is expected to focus on unity and organisational renewal as it prepares for the 2028 elections. Boakye Agyarko's statement reflects his commitment to the party's success and his support for the newly elected leadership.
Key points
- Boakye Agyarko congratulates John Boadu on his NPP National Chairman win.
- Agyarko urges party members to unite and move forward after the internal contest.
- The NPP's internal elections have concluded, with a focus on unity and organisational renewal ahead of the 2028 elections.
