The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected its new Vice Chairmen at its National Delegates Conference held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Kojo Bamba, also known as Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, has been elected as the First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes. He will be joined by Henry Nana Boakye, who secured 3,061 votes to become the Second Vice Chairman, and Nana Akomea, who polled 2,987 votes to become the Third Vice Chairman.
A total of 13 candidates contested the three Vice Chairmanship positions. The results were declared by the Electoral Commission, which supervised the elections. Kojo Bamba's campaign focused on strengthening the party's grassroots structures, emphasizing the importance of constituency executives in the NPP's efforts to regain power in the 2028 general election. He described these executives as the party's "frontline soldiers" who mobilize supporters and protect polling stations during elections.
The election of the three Vice Chairmen is part of a broader reshaping of the NPP's national executive leadership. In a related election, John Boadu was elected National Chairman after polling 2,888 votes, defeating Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, who obtained 2,408 votes. Former National Chairman Paul Afoko received 790 votes, while Sammy Crabbe polled 41. Justin Kodua Frimpong retained the General Secretary position with 4,486 votes.
Other candidates who contested the Vice Chairmanship positions included former Health Minister Mustapha Hamid, who obtained 2,956 votes, and Yaa Amponsah Frimpong, who polled 1,503 votes. Richard Ahiagbah secured 1,001 votes, Alhaji Masawud Osman got 890 votes, and George Kwabena Abankwa Yeboah obtained 247 votes. Abena Pokuaa Amoah secured 194 votes, Richard Oti Aboagye got 152 votes, Samuel Pyne secured 206 votes, and Bright Asirifi Kumi polled 51 votes.
The new Vice Chairmen will work alongside the other national executives as the NPP begins preparations for the 2028 general election. Kojo Bamba's election was seen as a significant achievement, given his rise from being part of the Delta Force group to becoming the NPP's First Vice Chairman. His campaign message resonated with the delegates, who saw him as a strong leader who could help strengthen the party's grassroots structures.
The NPP's National Delegates Conference also saw the election of other national executives, including Alfred Kwadwo Thompson, who was elected as the party's Treasurer. Ali Suraj was elected as the NASARA Coordinator, and Hawa Koomson was elected as the National Women's Organiser. Titus Glover won the National Organiser race on his second attempt. The party's new leadership will be tasked with leading the NPP to victory in the 2028 general election.
The NPP's new leadership, including Kojo Bamba, Henry Nana Boakye, and Nana Akomea, will face the challenge of uniting the party and working towards a common goal. The party's flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized the need for teamwork and discipline to drive the NPP's 2028 victory. The party's new leadership will be expected to work together to achieve this goal.
Key points
- Kojo Bamba, Henry Nana Boakye, and Nana Akomea were elected as the NPP's Vice Chairmen with 3,116, 3,061, and 2,987 votes respectively.
- The NPP's new leadership will begin preparations for the 2028 general election.
- Kojo Bamba's campaign focused on strengthening the party's grassroots structures.
