Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, has been elected as the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) First National Vice Chairman. He won the position at the party's National Delegates Conference held in Kumasi on October 3, 2026. Kojo Bamba secured 3,116 votes, defeating several prominent contenders, including his former boss, Henry Nana Boakye.
Kojo Bamba's rise to the position has drawn significant attention, considering his background as an auto mechanic and organiser of the pro-NPP vigilante group, Delta Force. He was born in the late 1980s in the Ashanti Region, though his precise age and hometown have not been publicly confirmed. Before his national ambitions took shape, he served as a personal bodyguard to Nana B during the latter's tenure as NPP National Organiser.
Kojo Bamba's victory over Nana B, who was previously his employer, has been described as striking. Pre-election polling by Global InfoAnalytics had placed Kojo Bamba at just 17% in the vice-chairmanship race, suggesting a tighter field than the final count reflected. However, the final result told a different story, with Kojo Bamba emerging as the winner.
Throughout his campaign, Kojo Bamba focused on the importance of investing in the party's grassroots structures. He argued that the NPP's fortunes in the 2028 general election would rise or fall on the strength of its structures at the local level. He called for the party to provide training, resources, and logistical support to constituency-level executives and grassroots activists.
Kojo Bamba's election places him firmly within the NPP's top national leadership as the party shifts its focus towards rebuilding its structures following its 2024 general election defeat. His rise from an auto mechanic to a national party executive has been remarkable. The election took place at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on October 3, 2026.
The NPP has released a list of its newly elected national officers, with 11 individuals expected to manage the party's affairs and lead its preparations for the 2028 general election. Kojo Bamba's vision for the party's grassroots structures is expected to play a key role in shaping its strategy for the upcoming election.
The article was published on October 4, 2026, at 2:43 PM by Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe. The author is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He has covered several high-profile events, including the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana.
Key points
- Kojo Fosu Boadu, known as Kojo Bamba, won the NPP's First National Vice Chairman position with 3,116 votes.
- Kojo Bamba's background is notable, having worked as an auto mechanic and organiser of the pro-NPP vigilante group, Delta Force.
- Kojo Bamba's election is expected to play a key role in shaping the NPP's strategy for the 2028 general election.
