Former General Secretary John Boadu has been elected National Chairman of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), defeating former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko and former party chairman Paul Afoko in the party’s national executive elections.
Boadu secured 2,888 votes at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, ahead of Agyarko, who polled 2,048 votes, and Afoko, who obtained 490 votes, according to results announced after the election.
His victory followed a closely contested campaign and was boosted by the withdrawal of fellow chairmanship candidate Sammy Crabbe, who stepped out of the race as voting began and urged his supporters to back the former general secretary.
Boadu featured prominently in opinion polls ahead of the election and ultimately won after a competitive contest that drew significant attention within the party.
The election brought together more than 7,000 delegates to elect national officers to nine positions as the NPP begins preparations for the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.
Justin Frimpong Kodua retained his position as National General Secretary after securing 4,486 votes. Former Ngleshie Amanfro Member of Parliament Sylvester Tetteh followed, securing 1,340 votes.
Eugene Boakye Antwi and Dr Charles Dwamena polled 162 and 126 votes respectively in the contest.
Abanga Fuseini Yakubu was elected National Youth Organiser after securing 1,550 votes, defeating five other candidates in the race.
The national executive elections form part of the NPP’s broader efforts to reorganise its leadership, strengthen its structures and reposition the party ahead of the 2028 elections.
Boadu now takes charge of the party’s national chairmanship at a critical period as the NPP seeks to regroup following its defeat in the 2024 general election.
His leadership will be closely watched as the party works to rebuild its support base, improve internal cohesion and develop a stronger campaign strategy aimed at returning the NPP to power in 2028.
