Mavis Hawa Koomson, the newly elected National Women's Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has vowed to bring her experience and maturity to the party's women's wing. She secured the position on October 5, 2026, after defeating her main contender, Hajia Safia Mohammed. Koomson expressed gratitude to her supporters and the party's election committee for overseeing the process. Her election places her in charge of the NPP's women's structures and organisational activities at the grassroots and national levels.
Koomson, a former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, acknowledged the contribution of other party leaders and officials who played roles in ensuring the successful conduct of the elections. She pointed to her experience and maturity as the qualities she would bring to the position, saying "A woman with experience and maturity." Her victory has been welcomed by some party leaders, including Ambassador Boateng, who urged reconciliation and rebuilding.
As the new National Women's Organiser, Koomson will be expected to coordinate the party's women's structures and contribute to its organisational activities at the grassroots and national levels. Her experience as a former MP and her maturity are seen as assets that will help her lead the women's wing effectively. Koomson's election is part of the NPP's reorganisation efforts after its delegates conference.
The NPP has 35 months to prepare for the 2028 elections, and Koomson's leadership of the women's wing is seen as crucial in empowering the grassroots and protecting every vote. The party's first Vice Chair, Kojo Bamba, has pledged to empower the grassroots and protect every vote. Koomson's experience and maturity are expected to play a key role in achieving these goals.
Koomson's victory has been met with congratulations from various party leaders, including Boakye Agyarko, who pledged his support for the NPP leadership. John Boadu, the party's General Secretary, has pledged to rebuild the NPP from the grassroots and restore its 'winning machinery.' Koomson's leadership is seen as a key component of these efforts.
The NPP's national elections saw several key positions being filled, including the election of Kojo Bamba, Henry Nana Boakye, and Nana Akomea as Vice Chairmen. The party's reorganisation efforts are aimed at strengthening its grassroots and preparing for the 2028 elections. Koomson's leadership of the women's wing is seen as a crucial part of these efforts.
Koomson's experience and maturity are expected to help the NPP achieve its goals, particularly in empowering the grassroots and protecting every vote. Her leadership of the women's wing is seen as a key component of the party's reorganisation efforts. The NPP's 2028 campaign is expected to be inclusive, with Vice President Bawumia pledging that "no talent should be left out."
Key points
- Hawa Koomson pledges to bring experience and maturity to NPP women's wing leadership.
