The Leader and Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to ensure that no talent within the party is left out of its campaign ahead of the 2028 general elections, declaring that “in victory or in defeat, no talent should be left out.”
The commitment came in a congratulatory message to the newly elected National Executives following the party’s national elections held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday, October 4, and signed by the Communications Directorate of his office, Dr Bawumia said the election marked the completion of the NPP’s reorganisation ahead of the 2028 Presidential Election.
“The outcome, therefore, reflects the wishes of the delegates of the New Patriotic Party,” the statement said. He described the election as peaceful and transparent, saying the outcome reflected the wishes of the party’s delegates.
Boadu’s Dramatic Comeback
The Kumasi congress delivered a remarkable political comeback for John Boadu, who was elected National Chairman after securing 2,888 votes — nearly 50 percent of the total votes cast. He defeated his closest contender, former Energy Minister Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, who polled 2,408 votes. Former National Chairman Paul Afoko secured 790 votes, while Sammy Crabbe managed just 41 votes.
Boadu’s victory marks a stunning reversal of fortune. In July 2022, he lost his bid for re-election as General Secretary to Justin Frimpong Kodua, polling 2,524 votes to Kodua’s 2,837. Four years later, he returned to secure the party’s top administrative post, crowning a political journey that began at the polling station level and passed through virtually every office at party headquarters — from Constituency Secretary and Regional Research Officer to National Organiser and General Secretary.
Boadu’s name is most closely tied to the NPP’s 2016 electoral victory. At a time when the party was in its worst internal crisis — with its National Chairman, General Secretary and 2nd Vice Chairman all suspended — Boadu stepped in as Acting General Secretary and Director of National Campaign Operations, helping to deliver an unlikely win. As Acting General Secretary, he introduced systems that strengthened the party’s electoral readiness, including the Pink Sheet Tracking System, rapid results collation within 16 hours of polls closing, nationwide training for polling agents, and the V16 volunteer-based election-protection structure.
During the campaign for the chairmanship, Boadu declared: “Those with agenda 2032 can wait. My focus is victory in 2028. I have walked the road to victory before. Let us walk it again, together.”
Kodua Retains General Secretary Post with Landslide
Justin Frimpong Kodua retained the position of General Secretary with a commanding 4,486 votes — the highest tally recorded by any contestant in the 2026 national executive elections. His closest challenger, former Member of Parliament for Ngleshie Amanfro Sylvester Tetteh, polled 1,340 votes, while Eugene Boakye Antwi secured 162 votes and Dr Charles Dwamena managed 129. Kodua’s resounding victory is viewed by political analysts as a strong endorsement of his administrative capability and deep grassroots connection.
Other elected executives include Kojo Fosu Boadu as First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes, Henry Nana Boakye as Second Vice Chairman with 3,061 votes, and Nana Akomea as Third Vice Chairman with 2,987 votes. Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover was elected National Organiser with 2,964 votes, while Alfred Kwadwo Thompson won the National Treasurer position with 2,243 votes.
In the special wings, Mavis Hawa Koomson was elected National Women’s Organiser with 783 votes, Abanga Yakubu Fuseini emerged as National Youth Organiser with 1,550 votes, and Mohammed Ali Suraj won the National Nasara Organiser position with 372 votes. Dennis Edward Miracles Aboagye was elected National Communications Director unopposed.
A Party Seeking Redemption After 2024 Defeat
The congress marked a critical moment for the NPP, which is currently in opposition following its defeat in the 2024 general elections. Dr Bawumia acknowledged that the loss — which saw the party shed more than two million votes compared to 2020 — was largely attributable to economic hardship and voter disaffection. He has also cited the controversy surrounding the $58 million National Cathedral project and a last-minute fuel price hike as major contributors to the defeat.
The scale of the 2024 loss has cast a long shadow over the party’s preparations for 2028. In February 2026, Dr Bawumia won the NPP presidential primaries with 56.48 percent of the valid votes, defeating Kennedy Agyapong (23.76%), Dr Bryan Acheampong (18.53%), Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum (1.02%), and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong (0.21%). Following his victory, he pledged a reconciliatory and inclusive approach, saying: “I am going to be very open-minded, open-hearted and open-armed to everybody, even those who were insulting me.”
At the Kumasi congress, Bawumia was elevated to the position of leader of the party after delegates approved a constitutional amendment that formally recognised him as the NPP’s leader heading into the 2028 election.
‘Winning 2028 Won’t Be Easy’
In his address to the gathering in Kumasi, Dr Bawumia cautioned the party that recapturing power would demand considerably more than internal reorganisation. “Winning the 2028 election won’t be easy; we must work harder,” he told party faithful, stressing that the completion of internal elections should serve as a starting point rather than a finish line.
He specifically addressed those who contested positions but were unsuccessful, declaring: “You’ll be part of the 2028 campaign. There’s enough work for all of us.” He urged party members to put the internal contests behind them and focus on strengthening the NPP, emphasising that the party must function as a united force rather than a collection of competing factions.
Boadu Pledges a Renewed NPP
On his part, the newly elected National Chairman, John Boadu, assured that he would lead a renewed NPP going into the next general elections. Speaking on behalf of the newly elected executives, he said: “Our task is to build a renewed NPP, one that listens and consults more. We are going to work closely with regional executives, constituents, external branches, and our MPs led by Afenyo-Markin.” He also urged party members to put aside their differences and rally behind the new leadership, declaring that “political victory is never an entitlement.”
A Region Poised to Deliver
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Asanteman COKA, pledged the region’s full backing for Dr Bawumia’s presidential ambitions. “The Ashanti Region will not disappoint the NPP and its flagbearer in 2028,” he declared, describing the region as a crucial stronghold for the party’s electoral fortunes.
The NPP’s new leadership — anchored by National Chairman John Boadu and General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua — now faces the collective task of unifying and re-energising the party base ahead of the 2028 general elections. With the party having concluded its reorganisation, attention will shift to building a campaign machine capable of mounting a credible challenge to the governing party.
In a political landscape where the NPP has long prided itself on its organisational strength, the road to 2028 begins with a single, carefully calibrated message from its leader: no talent left behind, no member left out, and no effort spared in the quest to return the party to power.
