The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected new national executives, with Kojo 'Bamba' Fosu Boadu as the First National Vice Chairman. He won with 3116 votes, beating 12 other contestants. Fosu Boadu's election was announced at the NPP's national congress held at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on October 4, 2026. The congress saw the election of various national executives, including the National Chairman, General Secretary, and Treasurer. The elections were conducted by the Electoral Commission.
Henry Nana Boakye was elected as the Second National Vice Chairman with 3061 votes, while Nana Akomea secured the position of Third National Vice Chairman with 2987 votes. The elections were highly contested, with several prominent party members vying for the top positions. The new national executives will play a crucial role in shaping the party's strategy and direction in the coming years. The NPP is one of Ghana's major opposition parties.
John Boadu has been elected as the National Chairman of the NPP, polling 2888 votes. He beat his closest contender, Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, who secured 2408 votes. Other contestants, including Paul A. Afoko and Sammy Crabbe, also contested the position but garnered significantly fewer votes. John Boadu, a former General Secretary of the NPP, staged a successful comeback to the National Chairman position. His election was seen as a significant development in the party.
Justin Kodua Frimpong has been re-elected as the General Secretary of the NPP, securing a massive 4486 votes. This was the highest number of votes garnered by any contestant in the national executive elections. Frimpong's closest contender, Sylvester Tetteh, secured 1340 votes. The General Secretary position is critical to the party's operations, and Frimpong's re-election signifies a massive endorsement by the party members.
The NPP's National Treasurer position was won by Alfred Kwadwo Thompson, who secured 2243 votes. Other contestants, including Hajia Ahmed Ruka Saida and Tahiru Issahaku Moomin, also vied for the position but garnered fewer votes. The party's National Organiser position was won by Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, who secured 2964 votes. The elections were conducted in a transparent and fair manner, with the Electoral Commission overseeing the process.
The NPP also elected new national officers, including Mavis Hawa Yakubu as the National Women's Organiser and Abanga Yakubu Fuseini as the National Youth Organiser. Mohammed Ali Suraj was elected as the NASARA Organiser, while Dennis Edward Miracles Aboagye was elected unopposed as the National Communications Director. The new national executives will work together to promote the party's agenda and interests.
The NPP's national congress was attended by party members and delegates from across Ghana. The elections were a significant milestone for the party, as it seeks to strengthen its position and prepare for future elections. The new national executives will play a crucial role in shaping the party's strategy and direction in the coming years. Key appointments include Kojo 'Bamba' Fosu Boadu as First National Vice Chairman, John Boadu as National Chairman, and Justin Kodua Frimpong as General Secretary.
Key points
- Kojo 'Bamba' Fosu Boadu elected as NPP's First National Vice Chairman
- John Boadu elected as NPP's National Chairman
- Justin Kodua Frimpong re-elected as NPP's General Secretary
