Also known as: Mr. Boadu · Mr Boadu · former General Secretary · Mr John Boadu · Chairman John Boadu
John Boadu — elected NPP National Chairman in October 2026 with 2,888 votes; previously served as General Secretary and SIGA Director-General.
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Joy Online
… Dr Asah-Asante cited the newly elected NPP chairman John Boadu as an example of a young politician with significant experience within the party and government. …
NPP’s new leadership team has experience to deliver – Dr Asah-AsanteJoy Online
… He cited the newly elected NPP chairman John Boadu as an example of a leader whose experience in both the party and government could benefit the new administration. …
NPP delegates wanted youthful energy with Kojo Bamba’s election – Political scientistJoy Online
Newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, says the position of party chairman should not automatically come with the status of leader, arguing that all elected executives are servants entrusted with the responsibility of serving the party. …
‘Who’s in charge doesn’t really matter; we’re all servants’ – John Boadu on leader of NPPJoy Online
Newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has pledged to work with all factions within the party to rebuild its structures, promote discipline and restore unity ahead of the 2028 general elections. …
John Boadu pledges unity, reconciliation as he takes over as NPP National ChairmanJoy Online
… The conference saw John Boadu elected as the NPP’s new National Chairman. Prof Oquaye said the party would continue working to broaden members’ participation in choosing its leadership.
NPP working towards a one-member-one-vote system – Mike OquayeJoy Online
… Mr Cudjoe cited the NPP’s January 2026 presidential primary, in which Dr Mahamudu Bawumia emerged as flagbearer, as well as the October 3 national executive elections, where John Boadu was elected National Chairman and Justin Kodua Frimpong retained the General Secretary position …
NPP delegates want reform without destroying party’s reputation – Joseph CudjoeJoy Online
… Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Monday, October 5, Professor Oquaye was asked whether the NPP’s decision to elect John Boadu as chairman would help the party reconnect with the middle class. …
NPP is for all social classes, not just the middle class – Mike OquayeThe Chronicle
… Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu was elected National Chairman, while Justin Frimpong Kodua retained the position of General Secretary. …
NDC Congratulates NPP, Urges National InterestJoy Online
When the Electoral Commission declared John Boadu as NPP National Chairman-elect at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, political pollsters took notice for another reason – the accuracy of the survey conducted by policy think tank Africa Policy Lens (APL). …
NPP Chairmanship race: How APL’s survey made a near-perfect predictionThe Ghanaian Times
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, staged a major political comeback on Saturday when he was elected National Chairman at the party’s National Delegates Conference held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. …
NPP must unite for 2028, Dr Bawumia declares • as Boadu, Kodua sweep votes at Nat’l Delegates ConferenceThe newly elected national executives of the NPP, led by National Chairman John Boadu, have pledged to strengthen party unity and consolidate organisational structures as they prepare for the 2028 general election. Boadu said the leadership visited former President John Agyekum Kufuor to seek his advice and draw on his political experience as the party begins a new chapter.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The newly elected national executives of the NPP, led by National Chairman John Boadu, have pledged to strengthen party unity and consolidate organisational structures as they prepare for the 2028 general election. Boadu said the leadership visited former President John Agyekum Kufuor to seek his advice and draw on his political experience as the party begins a new chapter.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Members of the NPP in Takoradi have welcomed the party's newly elected executives from the National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, and called for strengthened party structures and reconciliation of aggrieved members ahead of the 2028 elections. John Boadu was elected National Chairman with 2,888 votes, while Justin Frimpong Koduah was re-elected General Secretary, among other officers elected to four-year terms.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ambassador Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes, describing him as one of the founding pillars of the party and a distinguished statesman. Mr Odoi-Sykes served as Member of Parliament for Ashiedu Keteke during Ghana's Third Republic, later became Minority Leader of Parliament, served as NPP National Chairman from 1998 to 2001, and was Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada from 2001 to 2006.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Akomea has dismissed reports that he and Second Vice Chairman Henry Nana Boakye sought to persuade First Vice Chairman Kojo Fosu Boadu to relinquish his position in an arrangement affecting the vice-chairmanship election outcome. Akomea said he was absent from the swearing-in due to traffic and could not have negotiated with Kojo Bamba because he was not present during vote counting.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Abanga Fusani Yakubu, newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser, says hard work, consistency and sacrifice helped him overcome previous defeats, including a 2019 parliamentary primary loss by six votes and a 2022 Youth Organiser race loss to Salam Mustafa Ibrahim, before securing his recent victory.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser Abanga Fusani Yakubu attributed his victory to years of hard work, consistency and sacrifice within the party, noting that NPP delegates rewarded him after remaining committed despite electoral setbacks including an unsuccessful 2019 Aowin parliamentary primary bid and a second-place finish in a 2022 National Youth Organiser contest.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Abanga Fusani Yakubu, the newly appointed National Youth Organiser of the NPP, has said the party did not take security issues seriously enough before the 2024 general election. He identified this as among the mistakes that contributed to the party's defeat.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Fuseini Yakubu Abanga and Alhassan Yakubu Abanga are twin brothers holding top positions in Ghana's two dominant political parties. Despite their political divergence, their relationship remains cordial and free of rancor, with occasional light-hearted debates between them.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Newly elected NPP National Chairman John Boadu says the party risks losing the Karaga parliamentary seat if incumbent Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam does not contest in the next election, and that the party may need to persuade him to seek another term.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu won the New Patriotic Party's national chairmanship election on October 3 with 2,888 votes (47%), but the combined 3,239 votes for the three other candidates represented 53%, suggesting delegates sought alternative leadership directions.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Political scientist Dr Kwame Asah-Asante says the NPP's newly elected leadership team, though with some room for improvement in individual positions, brings considerable experience from party and public service. He argues the team has the mix of seasoned politicians and fresh ideas needed to help the party regain power, citing newly elected chairman John Boadu's background in senior government and party roles.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Political scientist Dr Kwame Asah-Asante says the election of Kwadwo Fosu Boadu (Kojo Bamba) as NPP First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes reflects delegates' desire for youthful energy and fresh ideas in party leadership, with his campaign resonating among those seeking stronger rank-and-file representation.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu, newly elected National Chairman of the NPP, argues that the party's recent constitutional amendment making the presidential candidate the party leader was unnecessary, saying elected executives are servants with specific responsibilities rather than authorities whose identity matters. Boadu opposed the change at the party's congress, noting the existing constitution has served the NPP well since 1992.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party John Boadu has pledged to work with all party factions to rebuild structures, promote discipline and restore unity ahead of the 2028 general elections. He thanked delegates and supporters for their confidence and extended an olive branch to fellow contestants, saying the party must move forward as one.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Mike Oquaye says the New Patriotic Party is working on arrangements to allow every member to vote in internal elections, citing a recent Supreme Court pronouncement and efforts to deepen internal democracy, though no timeline or specific modalities were disclosed.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Effia MP Joseph Cudjoe says the outcomes of the NPP's recent presidential primary and national executive elections show that delegates want reform within the party without undermining its reputation. He argues that delegates rewarded candidates who combined calls for change with a defence of the party's broader legacy, while rejecting "scorched-earth" attacks on the institution.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Speaker Professor Mike Oquaye rejected suggestions that the NPP needs a leader to win back Ghana's middle class, arguing that the party's policies and social interventions have historically targeted people across different social groups and that the NPP should not be viewed as a party for only the middle class.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has congratulated the newly elected national executives of the New Patriotic Party and urged them to put Ghana's national interest above partisan considerations. The NDC said it remains committed to peaceful political engagement and that the two parties have a collective responsibility to strengthen Ghana's democratic development.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Africa Policy Lens's final poll on the NPP National Chairman election predicted vote shares for all four candidates with margins of error under 0.5%, including 47.3% for winner John Boadu (actual 47.19%), according to Joy Online. The poll's accuracy was notable given that delegates elections are considered difficult to poll due to last-minute lobbying and vote-swinging strategies.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former General Secretary John Boadu won election as NPP National Chairman at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, polling 2,888 votes to defeat Boakye Agyarko (2,408 votes) and Paul Afoko (790 votes). Incumbent General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong secured a second term with 4,486 votes.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NDC has congratulated the NPP on electing its new national executives and called for political actors to prioritize Ghana's national interest over partisan considerations and protect democratic gains.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
George Opare Addo, NDC National Youth Organiser and Minister for Youth Development, has urged the NDC to centre its politics on ideas, policy and organisation rather than mirror what he calls the NPP's aggressive political style. He said the party should not respond to the NPP's newly elected leadership through confrontation, and that its upcoming internal elections should focus on intellectual capacity and organisational strength rather than become a simple contest for positions.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A political strategist says the NPP's completion of its internal reorganisation gives it about 35 months to prepare for the 2028 general election, noting that the party must use this time effectively to develop strategies, rebuild public trust and strengthen structures. He cautioned that a longer preparation period would not automatically translate into electoral advantage, and that the party's effective use of time and resources would be more important than simply starting early.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Edward Akwasi Boateng, a former Ambassador to China, has congratulated the newly elected national executives of the New Patriotic Party and urged them to prioritise reconciliation, rebuild the party's structures, and restore public confidence ahead of the 2028 General Election.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Political analyst Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere has questioned NPP National Chairman John Boadu's political pedigree and gravitas compared with NDC counterpart Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, suggesting Boadu's election was shaped by internal party dynamics rather than an assessment of competence.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu has been elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party at the party's National delegates Conference in Kumasi, polling 2,888 votes (48.5%). Boadu, who previously served as General Secretary and as Director-General of SIGA, defeated Boakye Agyarko Kyeremanteng who secured 2,408 votes.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Diaspora Nasara Organiser Caucus congratulated the newly elected National Executives of the New Patriotic Party following its National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, with particular congratulations to Alhaji Mohammed Ali Suraj on his election as National Nasara Organiser. The Caucus called on NPP members to support the new executives and work together in unity.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly elected National First Vice Chairman Kwadwo Fosu Boadu has pledged to prioritize strengthening the party at the grassroots and protect the NPP's votes as preparations begin for the 2028 general election. He called for the party to work as one family, saying the journey to 2028 starts now.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, elected First Vice Chairman of the NPP with 3,116 votes at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, said his position is about representing young people's aspirations rather than personal advancement, and that the party's return to power in 2028 is crucial for creating opportunities for the next generation.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's presidential candidate, congratulated the party's newly elected national executives led by John Boadu following Saturday's elections in Kumasi, pledging support to build an inclusive system for the 2028 campaign.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →