{
  "id": 11874796,
  "title": "From Delta Force to NPP First Vice Chairman – Kojo Bamba’s political journey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/from-delta-force-to-npp-first-vice-chairman-kojo-bambas-political",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:04:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/from-delta-force-to-npp-first-vice-chairman-kojo-bambas-political-journey/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, commonly known as Kojo Bamba, has been elected as the National First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This marks the culmination of a political journey that began at the grassroots level of the party, before leading him through several controversial chapters. Boadu secured the position with 3,116 votes, out of a field of 13 candidates competing for the three Vice Chairmanship slots at the NPP's National Delegates Conference held at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on October 3, 2026. Before his ascent to national prominence, Boadu led the Delta Force, a pro-NPP vigilante group infamous in the Ashanti Region due to tensions that erupted following the party's 2016 electoral victory. He was formerly an auto mechanic and led the group during a period of heightened tension, including a revolt against the appointment of George Adjei as Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator. Members of Delta Force were later convicted and fined for their actions. Boadu's political career took a turn in 2018 when he was appointed Deputy National Director of Operations for the NPP's youth wing, marking his transition from vigilante leadership to formal party structures. Boadu's campaign for the First Vice Chairmanship revolved around the theme of the party's return to power in 2028, emphasizing the significance of the party's grassroots structures. He argued that the constituency executives are the \"frontline soldiers\" of the party, mobilizing supporters and guarding polling stations before national leaders arrive. Boadu pledged to fight for the welfare of party executives, promising to address past mistakes and enhance conditions for party members and executives across the country. Despite his association with Delta Force in the past, Boadu has since positioned himself as an advocate for peaceful elections. During the Akwatia by-election in 2025, he joined the party's campaign, urging residents to vote peacefully, underlining that Ghana's democracy can only thrive when elections are conducted without violence and intimidation. As the newly elected First Vice Chairman, Boadu now occupies a pivotal role within the NPP's national leadership, leading up to the 2028 general elections. He will work alongside other newly elected national officers, including National Chairman John Boadu, Second Vice Chairman Henry Nana Boakye, and Third Vice Chairman Nana Akomea. His campaign message of grassroots empowerment is anticipated to guide the party's organizational strategy as it aims to regain and secure political power.",
  "summary": "Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, has been elected National First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), capping a political journey that began at the party's grassroots and passed through some of its most controversial chapters. Boadu polled 3,116 votes to secure the position, emerging top in a crowded field of 13 aspirants who contested the three Vice Chairmanship slots…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}