The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected a new team of national executives to lead the party as it reorganises its structures and begins preparations towards the 2028 general elections.
The elections were held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, where more than 7,000 delegates gathered for the party’s National Delegates Conference.
Former General Secretary John Boadu emerged as the new National Chairman after securing 2,888 votes in a keenly contested four-way race.
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He defeated former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, who obtained 2,408 votes. Former National Chairman Paul Afoko polled 790 votes, while former Greater Accra Regional Chairman Sammy Crabbe secured 41 votes.
Mr Boadu’s election marks his return to the NPP’s national leadership after previously serving as General Secretary from 2018 to 2022.
Justin Frimpong Kodua retained his position as General Secretary after securing 4,486 votes, the highest tally recorded by any candidate in the national executive elections.
Former Ngleshie Amanfro Member of Parliament Sylvester Tetteh placed second with 1,340 votes, while former Subin MP Eugene Boakye Antwi obtained 162 votes. Dr Charles Dwamena polled 129 votes.
Mr Kodua’s re-election gives him another term to oversee the party’s administrative and organisational affairs as it seeks to strengthen its structures ahead of the next general election.
Former Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson was elected National Women’s Organiser after defeating Hajia Safia Mohammed.
Hawa Koomson polled 783 votes, while Hajia Safia Mohammed secured 429 votes.
The National Youth Organiser position went to Abanga Fuseini Yakubu, who secured 1,550 votes in a six-candidate contest.
He defeated Clement Opoku Gyamfi, who polled 631 votes. Michael Osei Boateng obtained 78 votes, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah secured 46 votes, Vera Oye Bram-Larbi received 44 votes, while Alfred Kumi Ababio polled 25 votes.
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover was elected National Organiser after securing 2,964 votes.
He defeated Ali Maiga Halidu, who polled 2,231 votes. Kwame Prempeh obtained 445 votes, while Emmanuel Korsi Bodja, Seth Agyei Yeboah, Daniel Agyenim Boateng and Archibald Korletey Gamor polled 145, 137, 105 and 85 votes respectively.
Alfred Kojo Thompson was elected National Treasurer with 2,243 votes. Tahiru Issahaku Moomin obtained 1,605 votes, Collins Nuntwiri Nuamah 1,582 and Hajia Ahmed Ruka Saida 687 votes.
Mohammed Ali Suraj was elected National Nasara Organiser with 372 votes. Salim Bamba polled 311 votes, while Awal Mohammed obtained 106 votes.
The National Communications Director position went to Dennis Edward Miracles Aboagye, who was elected unopposed.
The three National Vice Chairperson positions were won by Kojo Fosu Boadu, Henry Nana Boakye and Nana Akomea.
Kojo Fosu Boadu emerged First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes, followed by Henry Nana Boakye with 3,061 votes and Nana Akomea with 2,987 votes.
The three emerged from a field of 13 candidates, with Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid finishing fourth with 2,956 votes.
The conference also formed part of a broader restructuring process undertaken by the NPP, which began at the polling station level and progressed through the electoral area, constituency and regional levels before culminating in the national elections.
The party had earlier considered and approved proposed amendments to portions of its constitution, including changes relating to the position of the party leader while the NPP is in opposition.
Addressing party members after the elections, NPP Flagbearer and Leader Dr Mahamudu Bawumia congratulated the newly elected national executives and called on all members to unite immediately.
He urged candidates who contested the various positions to put their differences aside and work together towards the party’s preparations for the 2028 general elections.
“Tonight, elections are over; all the camps will dissolve and let us have one NPP camp and rule and win 2028,” Dr Bawumia said.
He stressed that the internal elections should not create divisions within the party, insisting that the NPP itself was the ultimate winner.
“Our party is a democratic party, and when you have elections, you will have competition. And for those who did not win, I must let you know that it is not about who won. It is the NPP that won this election. You did not lose. The NPP won,” he said.
Dr Bawumia also cautioned the new leadership against delaying preparations for the next election, saying there was “no time to waste”.
He urged the national executives to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures, mobilise members and develop effective strategies for the 2028 election.
The newly elected national executives are expected to work together to consolidate the party’s structures and coordinate its activities as it seeks to rebuild following its defeat in the 2024 general elections.
The conference therefore marks a significant stage in the NPP’s internal reorganisation, with the new leadership now tasked with managing the party’s affairs and preparing its grassroots for the next electoral contest.
The newly elected national executives are expected to work together to strengthen the NPP’s grassroots structures, improve internal coordination and mobilise the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The conference marks the completion of the party’s latest internal reorganisation and ushers in a new leadership team tasked with steering the NPP’s affairs and preparing it for the next electoral contest.