National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National First Vice Chairman in the party’s impending national executive elections.
He pledged to strengthen party structures and help lead the NPP back to power in the 2028 general elections.
In a statement announcing his candidacy, Nana B described the decision as a ‘calling’ rooted in more than 26 years of dedicated service to the NPP, stressing that his experience at every level of the party has prepared him for higher leadership.
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“It is with profound gratitude, deep humility, and an unwavering sense of duty that I formally announce my intention to contest for the position of National First Vice Chairman of our great party, the New Patriotic Party,” he stated.
26 years of service
Nana B said his political journey has taken him from the grassroots to the highest levels of the party, giving him a deep understanding of the NPP’s values, structures and membership.
He explained that his decision is not motivated by personal ambition but by a desire to unite the party and position it for electoral victory.
“This is not a decision made in haste, nor a pursuit of title. It is a calling born out of twenty-six years of active, dedicated, and unbroken service to the party I love,” he said.
According to him, the NPP needs experienced leadership capable of rebuilding confidence within the party and preparing it to reclaim power from the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2028.
Leadership experience
Nana B outlined several positions he has held throughout his political career, including:
- Polling Station Chairman in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Oforikrom constituencies
- Member of the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency Campaign Team
- Communications Officer, Oforikrom Constituency
- TESCON President at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
- Director of Events and Programmes, NPP National Youth Wing
- National Youth Organiser
- National Organiser
- Member of the National Communications Team
- Member of the 2020 Presidential Election Petition Legal Team
- Member of the 2020 and 2024 National Campaign Teams
- Vice Chairman of the 2025 National Delegates Conference Planning Committee
- Member of the National Steering Committee
- Member of the National Executive Committee
- Member of the National Council
Five pillars leadership
The former National Organiser said his campaign is anchored on five key principles:
- Service
- Loyalty
- Discipline
- Inclusiveness
- Commitment to the ideals and progress of the NPP
He expressed confidence that unity and discipline would enable the party to regain power in the next general election.
“With unity of purpose and renewed determination, I am convinced beyond doubt that we can reposition our party for a decisive victory in 2028 and the years beyond,” he said.
Nana B appealed to party leaders, delegates and members to support his vision as a national first vice chairman, saying the NPP needs experienced and selfless leadership at this critical stage of its rebuilding process.
“The road ahead demands courage. It demands experience. And it demands leaders who are willing to fight, not for themselves, but for the cause. I humbly offer myself for that task.”
He asked for the prayers, guidance, and support of party faithful as the NPP prepares to elect new national executives.