The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana has held its national executive elections, with provisional results emerging from the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Over 7,000 delegates participated in the voting process to elect executives for various positions. These positions include National Chairman, First and Second Vice Chairpersons, Secretary, Treasurer, Organiser, Women’s Organiser, Youth Organiser, Communications Officer, and Nasara Organiser. The elections are part of the NPP’s internal reorganisation following its performance in the 2024 general elections.
The provisional results show that some key positions have witnessed closely contested races. For the Chairmanship position, John Boadu has secured significant votes in several regions, including Ahafo and Oti Regions combined, Ashanti, Eastern, and Northern regions. His closest competitors include Sammy Crabbe, Paul Afoko, and Boakye Agyarko. In the Ashanti region, for instance, John Boadu garnered 161 votes, while Boakye Agyarko secured 134 votes.
In the Secretary position, Justin Frimpong Kodua has secured the highest number of votes in several regions, including Eastern B, Western North, and Greater Accra B. His closest competitors include Sylvester Tetteh, Eugene Boakye Antwi, and Charles Dwamena. For instance, in the Eastern B region, Justin Frimpong Kodua garnered 234 votes, while Sylvester Tetteh secured 82 votes.
The Vice Chairperson position has also seen intense competition, with Mustapha Hamid, Kojo Bamba, and Kwabena Abankwah Yeboah vying for the top spots. In the Western region, Mustapha Hamid secured 182 votes, while Kojo Bamba garnered 211 votes. The results also show that Nana Akomea and Bright Essilfie have secured significant votes in various regions.
The NPP's national executive elections are a crucial step in the party's reorganisation process. The party is seeking to rebuild its structures and prepare for the 2028 polls. The final results are expected to be announced after the completion of sorting, counting, and collation from the various centres.
According to the provisional results, some regions have recorded significant votes for specific candidates. For instance, in the Bono East region, John Boadu secured 113 votes for the Chairmanship position, while Boakye Agyarko garnered 142 votes. In the Savannah region, Justin Frimpong Kodua secured 119 votes for the Secretary position.
The NPP's national executive elections have been closely watched by party members and supporters. The emergence of new leadership will play a crucial role in shaping the party's future and its preparations for upcoming elections. Key points to note from the provisional results include: - John Boadu and Justin Frimpong Kodua have secured significant votes in several regions. - The Vice Chairperson position has seen intense competition among candidates. - The final results will be announced after the completion of sorting, counting, and collation.
Key points
- The NPP's national executive elections have been held, with over 7,000 delegates participating in the voting process.
- The provisional results show that some key positions have witnessed closely contested races.
- The final results will be announced after the completion of sorting, counting, and collation from the various centres.
