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Boakye Agyarko congratulates John Boadu, pledges support for NPP leadership

Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko has congratulated John Boadu on his election as National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), pledging his support for the new leadership and calling for unity within the party. Mr Agyarko, who placed second in Saturday’s chairmanship election with 2,408 votes against Mr Boadu’s 2,888, said the outcome reflected the party’s democratic tradition and commitment to…

Boakye Agyarko congratulates John Boadu, pledges support for NPP leadership

John Boadu was elected as the National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following a closely contested chairmanship election on Saturday, October 3. His rival, Boakye Agyarko, placed second with 2,408 votes, falling short of Boadu's 2,888 votes. Agyarko, who conceded defeat gracefully, expressed his unwavering support for the new leadership and emphasized the importance of unity within the party.

He praised the democratic tradition upheld by the delegates, describing their decision as a reaffirmation of the Danquah-Busia-Dombo family's legacy. Agyarko urged party members to place the election behind them and focus on rebuilding unity, stating that the challenges ahead demanded closing ranks. He pledged his full support to Boadu, the newly elected National Executive Committee, and the party's flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Agyarko expressed gratitude to his supporters and commended the NPP National Elections Committee, Electoral Commission, and security services for ensuring a smooth, transparent, and peaceful election. He concluded by calling on party members to rise together as one indivisible family, united in purpose and discipline, and thanked Ghana for their blessings.

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