Newly elected National First Vice Chairman of Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kojo Bamba, has promised to focus on empowering the party's grassroots members and protecting its votes in preparation for the 2028 general election. In a Facebook message following his election on October 4, 2026, Bamba emphasized the importance of strengthening the party at the grassroots level. He aims to enable the grassroots to play a more effective role in the party's activities.
Bamba secured 3,116 votes to emerge first among 13 candidates contesting the three Vice Chairmanship positions at the NPP's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026. He expressed gratitude to delegates for electing him and acknowledged the confidence they had placed in him. Bamba's victory marks a significant milestone in his political journey, which began at the grassroots level and included his tenure as leader of the pro-NPP vigilante group, Delta Force.
During his campaign for the First Vice Chairmanship, Bamba emphasized grassroots mobilization and the welfare of constituency executives, describing them as the party's frontline workers. He will serve alongside newly elected National Chairman John Boadu, Second Vice Chairman Henry Nana Boakye, and Third Vice Chairman Nana Akomea. Bamba's election places him among the NPP's national leadership as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.
Bamba's political journey began as an auto mechanic before leading Delta Force, a group that gained notoriety in the Ashanti Region after the NPP's 2016 electoral victory. In 2018, he was appointed Deputy National Director of Operations of the NPP's youth wing, marking his transition into the party's formal structures. His experience in various roles has equipped him to take on his new position.
As the NPP begins preparations for the 2028 general election, Bamba pledged to work with the new national leadership to strengthen the party. He emphasized that his victory should not be seen as a personal achievement but as a victory for the party's grassroots members, constituency executives, youth and women's organizers, and delegates who supported his vision.
Bamba's message ended with a call to action, stressing the broader purpose of his new role: "The NPP must rise again in 2028, not just for political power, but for the countless dreams and destinies that depend on a brighter future." He accepted the responsibility with humility and a commitment to serving the party.
Key to Bamba's agenda is rebuilding and uniting the party ahead of the next general election. He will work tirelessly with the newly elected National Chairman, John Boadu, and the rest of the national executive to achieve this goal. Three key points from Bamba's agenda include empowering the grassroots, protecting the party's votes, and working collaboratively with the national leadership.
Key points
- Kojo Bamba was elected as NPP's First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes.
- Bamba aims to empower the party's grassroots members ahead of the 2028 general election.
- He will work with the national leadership to rebuild and unite the party.
