John Boadu, a 56-year-old former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been elected as the party's National Chairman at its National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, Ghana. The election took place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, with over 7,000 delegates participating. Boadu emerged as the winner from a field of four candidates, including former National Chairman Paul Afoko, former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, and former Greater Accra Regional Chairman Sammy Crabbe.
Boadu's victory was seen as a significant development within the party, with his supporters celebrating enthusiastically at the congress grounds. His election came after a last-minute alliance with Sammy Crabbe, who announced his withdrawal from the contest and urged his supporters to vote for Boadu. The chairmanship contest was part of the NPP's efforts to select nine national officers, with the party seeking to reorganize and rebuild its structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.
As National Chairman, Boadu is expected to play a crucial role in the NPP's reorganization efforts. He previously served as the party's General Secretary from 2018 to 2022. The NPP's National Delegates Conference also saw the election of other national officers, including Justin Frimpong Kodua, who retained his position as General Secretary. Other elected officers included Daniel Titus Glover as National Organiser and Alfred Kwajo Thompson as National Treasurer.
In addition to the national officers, three National Vice Chairpersons were elected from a field of 13 candidates. Kojo Fosu was elected First Vice Chairman, Henry Nana Boakye was elected Second Vice Chairman, and Nana Akomea was elected Third Vice Chairman. The elections also saw Dennis Edward Miracles Aboagye elected as National Communications Director unopposed.
The NPP's National Delegates Conference also saw the election of special wing positions. Abanga Yakubu Fuseni emerged as National Youth Organiser, while Hawa Koomson was elected National Women's Organiser. Mohammed Ali Suraj won the National Nasara Organiser position. These elections took place after the consideration and approval of proposed amendments to the party's constitution.
The NPP's constitution amendments included changes to the position of party leader while the party is in opposition. The party is seeking to strengthen its structures and prepare for the 2028 general elections. Boadu's election as National Chairman is seen as a key development in this process.
The NPP's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi marked a significant milestone in the party's preparations for the upcoming elections. With the election of its national officers, the party is expected to intensify its organizational efforts and strengthen its grassroots structures. John Boadu's leadership will be crucial in this process.
Key points
- John Boadu elected as NPP National Chairman
- NPP elects national officers at Kumasi conference
- Party seeks to reorganize ahead of 2028 general elections
