John Boadu elected NPP National Chairman

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has chosen a new national leadership team to guide the party's direction towards the 2028 General Elections, with former General Secretary John Boadu being named National Chairman. Boadu received 2,888 votes in the National Delegates Conference held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

He defeated Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, who garnered 2,048 votes, and Paul Afoko, who received 490 votes. Boadu's victory was secured through a last-minute alliance with Sammy Crabbe, who withdrew from the race and supported Boadu. The elections, which determined nine national executive positions, were attended by over 7,000 delegates from across Ghana and were supervised by the Electoral Commission.

Justin Frimpong Kodua retained his position as General Secretary, while Kojo Fosu Boadu, known as Kojo Bamba, was elected as First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes. Henry Nana Boakye, also known as Nana B, was selected as Second Vice Chairman with 3,061 votes, and Nana Akomea was chosen as Third Vice Chairman with 2,981 votes. The newly elected executives were subsequently sworn into office to commence their tenure as members of the party's new national leadership.

Abanga Fuseini Yakubu was elected National Youth Organiser, securing 1,550 votes in a six-candidate contest, focusing on youth mobilisation and aiming to garner four million youth votes for the party's flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in the 2028 elections. Mavis Hawa Koomson was chosen as National Women's Organiser, receiving 783 votes, narrowly beating Hajia Safia Mohammed, who obtained 429 votes.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye became Director of Communications after winning the unopposed position, bringing his experience from the NPP's 2024 presidential campaign where he served as spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The new executives are tasked with managing the party's national structures as the NPP prepares for the upcoming 2028 General Elections following their loss in the 2024 elections.