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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →