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Kojo Bamba

Also known as: Kwadwo Fosu Boadu · Kojo Ofosu Boadu · former Delta Force leader Kojo Ofosu Boadu

Elected NPP First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes at October 2026 National Delegates Conference, pledging grassroots empowerment ahead of 2028 election.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … I think Nana B was caught up in the same traffic.” Akomea rejected suggestions that his absence was linked to disappointment over Kojo Bamba’s victory. …

    Traffic, not sour grapes, kept Nana Akomea away from NPP swearing-in
  3. Joy Online

    … It’s very close, very tight.” He also pointed to Kojo Bamba’s campaign message as a key factor in the result. …

    Nana Akomea explains why he ignored polls ahead of NPP election
  4. Joy Online

    Newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea has described Kojo Bamba’s campaign message as “clever” after the latter defied expectations in the party’s national executive election. …

    ‘Bamba’s message was clever, very clever’ – Akomea on NPP election upset
  5. Joy Online

    … was, with small differences separating the leading candidates. “And when you look at maybe the top four, it’s very close.” “The gap between myself and Mustafa was just about maybe 80, and then between myself and Nana B was just another 70 or so, and between Nana B and Kojo Bamba …

    Nana Akomea reveals why he was disappointed after placing third in NPP election
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has backed the election of former Delta Force leader Kojo Ofosu Boadu, affectionately called Kojo Bamba as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) First Vice Chairman, saying the party needs people who can protect its votes during elec …

    Prof. Oquaye backs Kojo Bamba’s election, says NPP needs men to protect ballot
  7. Joy Online

    The election of Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, as First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) reflects the grassroots’ rejection of what the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Deputy General Secretary in charge of Operations, Mustapha Gbande, describes …

    NPP’s choice of Kojo Bamba, is a rejection of ‘suit and big English’ – Mustapha Gbande
  8. Joy Online

    … ew Patriotic Party (NPP) 3rd Vice Chairman Nana Akomea has denied reports suggesting that he and fellow newly elected executive Nana Bee were absent from the introduction of the party’s new national executives because they were upset over a failed arrangement involving Kojo Bamba …

    Nana Akomea denies reports linking his absence from NPP executives’ introduction to Kojo Bamba
  9. Joy Online

    Political scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, says the election of Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, as First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) reflects delegates’ desire for youthful energy and fresh ideas in the party’s leade …

    NPP delegates wanted youthful energy with Kojo Bamba’s election – Political scientist
  10. Joy Online

    Newly elected National First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, has pledged to prioritise the grassroots and protect the party’s votes as the NPP begins preparations for the 2028 general election. …

    We will empower the grassroots and protect every vote – NPP’s 1st Vice Chair Kojo Bamba
  11. Joy Online

    Newly elected First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, says his new position is not about personal advancement but about representing the aspirations of Ghana’s youth. …

    I do not see myself as better than anyone – NPP’s 1st Vice Chair Kojo Bamba
Politics

NPP's Nana Akomea cites traffic for missing swearing-in ceremony

The News

Newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea says traffic caused him to arrive at the swearing-in ceremony about 10 minutes late, dismissing claims he boycotted over finishing third in the contest. He said his agents were present during voting and collation, and he expects to be sworn in at a subsequent national executive meeting.

6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. NPP's Nana Akomea cites traffic for missing swearing-in ceremony

    Newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea says traffic caused him to arrive at the swearing-in ceremony about 10 minutes late, dismissing claims he boycotted over finishing third in the contest. He said his agents were present during voting and collation, and he expects to be sworn in at a subsequent national executive meeting.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP Third Vice Chairperson says direct delegate engagement beats polls

    Newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea says he disregarded opinion polls ahead of the party's national executive elections, arguing that direct engagement with delegates in small groups allowed candidates to better assess their chances and gauge whether their messages resonated.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NPP Third Vice Chair credits Bamba's campaign strategy for upset victory

    Newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea, who finished third in the party's national executive election, described rival Kojo Bamba's campaign message as "clever" and credited it for helping Bamba outperform low polling expectations. Akomea said the race was extremely competitive, with the top candidates separated by narrow margins.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. NPP Third Vice Chairperson disappointed after finishing third

    Nana Akomea, newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson, expressed disappointment at placing third in the party's national executive elections, having expected to finish first or second. He noted the race was closely contested, with margins of 70–100 votes separating the top candidates.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Former Speaker backs NPP security chief, cites 2024 ballot concerns

    Former Speaker Professor Mike Oquaye has backed the election of Kojo Ofosu Boadu as the NPP's First Vice Chairman, arguing that the party needs people capable of protecting votes after concerns about police security during the 2024 general election, where he alleged NDC-associated persons seized ballot boxes and disrupted voting.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. NDC official interprets NPP vice chair election as grassroots shift

    Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, says Kwadwo Fosu Boadu's election as NPP First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes reflects the grassroots' rejection of what he calls "suit and big English" politics and a preference for leaders with strong grassroots connections.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NPP 3rd Vice Chairman denies absence linked to Kojo Bamba dispute

    Newly elected New Patriotic Party 3rd Vice Chairman Nana Akomea has denied reports that his absence from the introduction of the party's new national executives was due to disagreement over Kojo Bamba, saying instead that he was delayed by traffic after leaving the conference grounds at 11:30 pm.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. 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 →

Sunday 4 October

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. Three elected to NPP Vice Chairmanship positions

    Kojo Bamba was elected First Vice Chairman of the NPP with 3,116 votes, followed by Henry Nana Boakye as Second Vice Chairman with 3,061 votes and Nana Akomea as Third Vice Chairman with 2,987 votes in elections held at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Kojo Bamba elected NPP First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes

    Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, known as Kojo Bamba, has been elected National First Vice Chairman of the NPP at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, polling 3,116 votes among 13 aspirants for three Vice Chairmanship positions. His rise culminates a political journey that began at the grassroots and included leadership of Delta Force, a pro-NPP vigilante group active in the Ashanti Region following the 2016 election.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. NPP Vice-Chair hopeful claims youth with 26 years party service

    Henry Nana Boakye, contesting the New Patriotic Party's National Vice-Chairperson position among 13 aspirants, says his relatively young age belies 26 years of uninterrupted service to the NPP across polling station, constituency, regional, and national levels, including founding TESCON at the School of Mines.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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