NPP’s choice of Kojo Bamba, is a rejection of ‘suit and big English’ – Mustapha Gbande

The recent election of Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) First Vice Chairman, indicates the party's membership rejecting what the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Deputy General Secretary for Operations, Mustapha Gbande, refers to as "suit and big English" politics. Bamba secured the position with 3,116 votes, outpacing other candidates in the Vice Chairmanship contest.

The NPP's recent national executive elections, according to Gbande, show the party's grassroots support for leaders with strong ties to the base. Speaking on JoyNews' The Pulse, Gbande commended Bamba's grassroots activities and viewed the election as a reward, highlighting a preference for security-conscious leadership among the delegates.

Gbande also pointed out that the rejection of former government appointees in the elections demonstrates the desire of NPP delegates to avoid the blame game for the party's electoral defeat. He warned the NDC about individuals who capitalize on a party's loss by shifting responsibility to the party officials who raised concerns.

However, Gbande expressed concerns about Bamba's association with the NPP's Delta Force, suggesting the development could question the party's stance on political vigilantism. The outcome of the executive elections, Gbande argued, could alter the focus from specific groups or individuals to the overall political vigilantism issue.

While acknowledging that Bamba's past association with political groups doesn't automatically endorse violence, Gbande urged the NPP to consider the implications of its recent leadership choices.