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Kojo Fosu Boadu

Also known as: Mr Fosu Boadu · Mr Kojo Fosu Boadu

Kojo Fosu Boadu — NPP First Vice Chairman, elected with 3,116 votes at October 2026 party delegates conference.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … He took exception to the choice of Kojo Fosu Boadu aka Bamba, describing it as “politically backward.” Whatever that means! …

    NPP, That Was A Trailblazer
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    … Kojo Fosu Boadu polled 3,116 votes, while Henry Nana Boakye obtained 3,061 votes. …

    Former NPA boss Mustapha Abdul-Hamid accepts defeat in NPP vice chairmanship race
  4. Joy Online

    Newly elected Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has defended the party’s newly elected First Vice Chairman, Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, against criticism from the National Democratic Congress’s Mustapha Gbande. …

    Kojo Bamba could be a chairman in the NDC any day without competition – Miracles Aboagye
  5. Joy Online

    … The NPP’s newly elected national executives are John Boadu as National Chairman with 2,888 votes; Justin Kodua Frimpong as General Secretary with 4,486 votes; Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, as First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes; Henry Nana Boakye as Second Vice …

    NPP’s new leadership team has experience to deliver – Dr Asah-Asante
  6. Joy Online

    Former Speaker of Parliament Professor Mike Oquaye has backed New Patriotic Party (NPP) First Vice Chairman Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, in calling for stronger measures to protect the party’s ballots. …

    Prof Mike Oquaye backs Kojo Bamba’s call for stronger ballot protection
  7. Joy Online

    Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has defended the election of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) First Vice Chairman, Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, amid concerns over how the party intends to protect its votes in future elections. …

    If police won’t protect you, you’ll protect yourself – Prof Mike Oquaye backs Kojo Bamba’s election
  8. The Chronicle

    … Kojo Fosu Boadu, Henry Nana Boakye and Nana Akomea were elected First, Second and Third Vice Chairpersons respectively. …

    NDC Congratulates NPP, Urges National Interest
  9. Joy Online

    … Kojo Fosu Boadu, Henry Nana Boakye, and Nana Akomea were elected First, Second, and Third Vice Chairpersons, respectively. …

    NPP has 35 months to prepare for 2028 after early reorganisation – Political strategist
  10. Joy Online

    … The other executives elected are Mr Kojo Fosu Boadu, Mr Henry Nana Boakye and Nana Akomea as National Vice Chairpersons; Mr Alfred Kojo Thompson as National Treasurer; and Mr Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover as National Organiser. …

    Ambassador Boateng congratulates new NPP leadership, urges reconciliation, rebuilding
  11. The Chronicle

    … Kojo Fosu Boadu, alias Kojo Bamba, became the 1st Vice Chairman (3,116 votes) followed by Henry Nana Boakye (3,061 votes) and Nana Akomea (2,987 votes). …

    John Boadu: The New Kid On The Block

Yesterday

  1. NPP conference was successful and democratic, Daily Guide argues

    Daily Guide assesses the NPP's recent party conference as evidence of the party's and Ghana's democratic health, and criticises the NDC for offering "jaundiced views" rather than objective assessment of the event.

    14 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Monday 5 October

  1. Former NPA boss loses NPP vice chairmanship race by 31 votes

    Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, accepted defeat after polling 2,956 votes in the NPP's vice chairmanship election held in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, finishing 31 votes behind Nana Akomea. Abdul-Hamid said the party's interest supersedes his personal ambition and pledged support for the elected executives.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. NPP's Miracles Aboagye defends Kojo Bamba against NDC criticism

    The newly elected Communications Director of the NPP, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has defended the party's newly elected First Vice Chairman Kojo Fosu Boadu (Kojo Bamba) against criticism from the NDC's Mustapha Gbande, arguing that Bamba has the intelligence, creativity and political experience to hold a senior leadership position, and could even become NDC chairman without facing serious competition.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. 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 →

  4. Prof Oquaye backs NPP calls for stronger ballot protection measures

    Former Speaker Professor Mike Oquaye has backed NPP First Vice Chairman Kojo Fosu Boadu's call for stronger measures to protect the party's ballots, arguing that the NPP's reliance on police to safeguard electoral interests has raised concerns. He accused the NDC of undermining electoral arrangements through what he described as intimidation and interference during elections.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Prof Oquaye defends NPP vice chair's election amid security concerns

    Former Speaker Professor Mike Oquaye has defended the election of Kojo Fosu Boadu (Kojo Bamba) as NPP First Vice Chairman, supporting concerns about protecting the party against political intimidation while insisting he does not back the return of party vigilante groups. Boadu won the position with 3,116 votes out of 13 candidates competing for three vice-chairmanship slots.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. 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 →

  7. 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 →

  8. 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 →

  9. 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. 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 →

  3. Bawumia pledges inclusive NPP campaign for 2028 elections

    New Patriotic Party leader Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to ensure no talent within the party is left out of the 2028 campaign, calling on newly elected national executives to build an inclusive system that harnesses members' talents and experience.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. John Boadu elected NPP National Chairman for 2028 campaign

    The New Patriotic Party elected a new national leadership team at its delegates conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, with former General Secretary John Boadu winning the chairmanship with 2,888 votes, ahead of Boakye Agyarko (2,048 votes) and Paul Afoko (490 votes). Justin Frimpong Kodua retained the General Secretary position with 4,486 votes.

    4 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  5. Dr Mustapha Hamid loses NPP vice chairmanship race by 31 votes

    Former NPA Chief Executive Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid finished fourth in the NPP Vice Chairmanship election with 2,956 votes, 31 votes behind third-place finisher Nana Akomea. The result reversed his earlier lead in a September 2026 opinion poll, which had placed him at 18.3% voter preference compared to eventual winner Kojo Fosu Boadu's 5.6%.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. NPP's newly elected chairman urges party unity after internal elections

    John Boadu, the newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has called on party members to set aside internal differences and work towards unity following the party's national executive elections. He emphasized that the party's strength depends on its ability to bring together members with different views and that the completion of internal elections should mark the beginning of collective work.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. New NPP Chairman John Boadu calls for party rebuilding

    Newly elected National Chairman of the NPP John Boadu has charged the party's leadership with rebuilding structures and creating a renewed organisation, emphasizing the shift from internal competition to collective responsibility and the need to retain expertise from all candidates who contested positions.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. John Boadu leads NPP chairmanship race in latest survey

    A survey by Prof Smart Sarpong of Kumasi Technical University in collaboration with Feedback Africa, sampling 9,882 respondents across 156 constituencies, shows former NPP General Secretary John Boadu polling 46.5% in the chairmanship race, ahead of Boakye Agyarko at 24.8%. The survey also places incumbent General Secretary Justin Kodua and lawyer Henry Nana Boakye ahead in their respective races for General Secretary and First Vice Chairman.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. NPP vice-chair aspirant urges focus on grassroots ahead of 2028

    Kojo Fosu Boadu, an NPP National First Vice Chairman aspirant, has called for strengthened grassroots structures and resources for constituency executives, arguing the party's return to power in 2028 depends on their mobilisation and protection of polling stations.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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