Former Ghanaian Minister Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko has congratulated John Boadu on his election as National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Agyarko, who placed second in the chairmanship election with 2,408 votes, pledged his support for the new leadership. He described the delegates' decision as a reaffirmation of the party's democratic tradition and commitment to its future. Agyarko's statement was issued in Kumasi on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The NPP elected its new national executives at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, 2026. John Boadu secured 2,888 votes to win the chairmanship, while Agyarko came in second. Other contestants, Paul Afoko and Sammy Crabbe, polled 790 and 41 votes, respectively. Agyarko emphasized that the chairmanship contest should not be viewed as a battle between opposing sides but as an internal family contest involving members committed to the same political tradition.
Agyarko called on party members to put the contest behind them and focus on rebuilding unity. He stated that the election is behind the party and that the time for consolidation begins immediately. The challenges ahead of Ghana and the NPP require closing ranks, binding every wound, and presenting a united front. Agyarko pledged his full support to John Boadu, the newly elected National Executive Committee, and the party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Agyarko's focus will be on working with the party's leadership and grassroots across the 16 regions towards the NPP's objective of winning the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections. He expressed gratitude to his campaign team, volunteers, constituency executives, and delegates who supported his bid. Agyarko commended the NPP National Elections Committee, the Electoral Commission, and the security services for supervising a smooth, transparent, and peaceful election.
John Boadu, in his new role, has pledged to rebuild the NPP from the grassroots and restore the party's 'winning machinery.' Agyarko's pledge of support comes as various party members and leaders congratulate Boadu and the new NPP executives. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party's flagbearer, has also congratulated Boadu and pledged his support ahead of the 2028 elections.
The NPP's new national executives will be tasked with leading the party to victory in the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections. Agyarko's statement ended with a call for party members to rise together as one indivisible elephant family, united in purpose, discipline, and fellowship. He urged members to work together to achieve the party's objectives.
The election of new national executives has brought a sense of excitement and anticipation within the NPP. With Agyarko's pledge of support, the party is expected to present a united front ahead of the 2028 elections. The NPP will be looking to bounce back and demonstrate its strength in the upcoming elections.
Key points
- Boakye Agyarko congratulates John Boadu on his election as NPP National Chairman.
- Agyarko pledges support for the new NPP leadership and calls for party unity.
- The NPP elected its new national executives at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on October 3, 2026.
