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John Boadu

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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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Dr Bawumia said the expectation of the party’s rank and file was for the John Boadu-led National Executive to immediately begin preparations towards the 2028 elections. …

    ‘No talent should be left out’ – Bawumia pledges inclusive NPP campaign for 2028
  3. Joy Online

    Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko has congratulated John Boadu on his election as National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), pledging his support for the new leadership and calling for unity within the party. …

    Boakye Agyarko congratulates John Boadu, pledges support for NPP leadership
  4. Joy Online

    Former Ghanaian Ambassador to China, Edward Boateng, has congratulated John Boadu and Justin Frimpong Kodua on their election and re-election, respectively, as National Chairman and General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). …

    Amb. Edward Boateng congratulates Boadu, Kodua on election wins
  5. Joy Online

    Newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has pledged to rebuild the party from the grassroots and restore its “winning machinery” following his election at the party’s National Delegates Conference in Kumasi. …

    John Boadu pledges to rebuild NPP from grassroots and restore ‘winning machinery’
  6. Joy Online

    Former Ghanaian Ambassador to China, Edward Boateng, has tasked the newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, with rebuilding and uniting the party ahead of the 2028 general elections. …

    John Boadu must rebuild, unite NPP for 2028 – Edward Boateng
  7. Joy Online

    New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua has dismissed concerns that he may struggle to work with John Boadu, saying there is no issue between them. …

    I have no issue with John Boadu; we’ll work together – Justin Kodua
  8. The Chronicle

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected a new national leadership team to steer the affairs of the party towards the 2028 General Elections, with former General Secretary John Boadu emerging as National Chairman. …

    John Boadu elected NPP National Chairman
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    John Boadu has been elected as the National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following the party’s National Delegates Conference held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. …

    John Boadu elected NPP National Chairman
  10. Joy Online

    … John Boadu was elected National Chairman after polling 2,888 votes, defeating Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, who obtained 2,408 votes. …

    Ali Suraj elected NPP NASARA Coordinator
  11. Joy Online

    … John Boadu was elected National Chairman, while Justin Frimpong Kodua retained the position of General Secretary. …

    Mustapha Hamid misses out on NPP Vice Chairmanship by 31 votes despite early poll lead

Today

  1. NPP newly elected executives pledge party unity ahead of 2028

    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 →

Yesterday

  1. Takoradi NPP members welcome new party executives, urge unity

    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 →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. NPP mourns death of Ambassador Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes

    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 →

  2. NPP Third Vice Chairman denies persuading First Vice to step down

    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 →

  3. Newly elected NPP Youth Organiser reflects on path through defeats

    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 →

  4. Elected NPP Youth Organiser credits hard work and consistency

    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 →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. NPP's newly appointed youth leader cites security lapses in 2024 loss

    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 →

  2. Twin brothers hold leadership roles in Ghana's two main parties

    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 →

  3. NPP could lose Karaga seat without Amin Adam contesting

    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 →

  4. John Boadu wins NPP chairmanship with 47% in contested race

    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 →

Monday 5 October

  1. NPP's new leadership team is experienced, says political scientist

    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 →

  2. NPP delegates chose Kojo Bamba for youthful leadership energy

    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 →

  3. NPP's new chairman questions recent constitutional amendment on party leadership

    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 →

  4. John Boadu pledges unity, reconciliation as NPP chairman

    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 →

  5. NPP working towards one-member-one-vote system for elections

    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 →

  6. NPP delegates seek internal reform while protecting party reputation

    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 →

  7. NPP represents all social classes, not just middle class—Oquaye

    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 →

  8. NDC urges NPP's new leadership to prioritize national interest

    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 →

  9. APL's poll accurately predicted NPP chairmanship election results

    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 →

  10. John Boadu elected NPP National Chairman at delegates conference

    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 →

  11. NDC congratulates NPP, urges national interest above partisanship

    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 →

  12. NDC youth chief warns party against adopting NPP's aggressive style

    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 →

  13. NPP has 35 months to prepare for 2028 after early reorganisation

    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 →

  14. Ambassador Boateng urges NPP leadership to prioritise reconciliation, rebuild

    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 →

  15. Analyst questions Boadu's political stature versus Asiedu Nketiah

    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 →

  16. John Boadu elected NPP National Chairman with 2,888 votes

    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 →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Diaspora Nasara Caucus congratulates new NPP national executives

    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 →

  2. NPP's new vice chair pledges grassroots empowerment for 2028

    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 →

  3. NPP's newly elected first vice chair emphasizes service to youth

    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 →

  4. Bawumia pledges support to new NPP leadership for 2028

    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 →

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