Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere, a Political analyst, has argued that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) newly elected National Chairman, John Boadu, cannot be compared with his counterpart in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah.
The Political analyst argued that John Boadu did not match Mr Asiedu Nketiah in terms of political pedigree, gravitas and value, stressing that the comparison would become more relevant if Mr Asiedu Nketiah decided not to contest the NDC’s presidential slot.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom with Nana Tuffour Boateng on Sunday, October 4, Dr Asante Otchere said, “I have nothing personal against the chairman that has been elected. But you will have to contextualise what he’s bringing on board”.
“Put the two together and you tell me whether John Boadu comes even halfway in terms of pedigree, in terms of gravitas, in terms of value with respect to Mr Asiedu Nketiah,” he added.
He further argued that John Boadu’s election was influenced more by internal party dynamics than considerations of competence.
“I think that the only reason why John Boadu was elected is not about competency. It’s about the fact that Mr Boakye Agyarko annoys the system,” he said.
His comment follows, the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on October 3, 2026, elected a new crop of national executives to oversee the party’s affairs following its National Delegates Conference.
Over 7,000 delegates from across the country participated in the conference at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Below is the list below:
John Boadu – National Chairman
John Boadu emerged as the party’s new National Chairman after securing 2,888 votes.
Mr Boadu will lead the newly elected national executive team as the party begins preparations towards the 2028 general elections.
Justin Frimpong Kodua – General Secretary
Justin Frimpong Kodua retained his position as General Secretary after obtaining 4,486 votes.
Daniel Titus Glover – National Organiser
Daniel Titus Glover was elected National Organiser with 2,964 votes.
Alfred Kwajo Thompson – National Treasurer
Alfred Kwajo Thompson won the National Treasurer position with 2,243 votes.
National Vice Chairpersons
Three National Vice Chairpersons were elected from a field of 13 candidates.
Kojo Fosu was elected First Vice Chairman, Henry Nana Boakye secured the Second Vice Chairman position, while Nana Akomea was elected Third Vice Chairman.
Dennis Edward Miracles Aboagye – National Communications Director
Dennis Edward Miracles Aboagye was elected National Communications Director unopposed.
Abanga Yakubu Fuseni – National Youth Organiser
Abanga Yakubu Fuseni emerged as the NPP’s National Youth Organiser.
Hawa Koomson – National Women’s Organiser
Former Awutu Senya East MP Hawa Koomson was elected National Women’s Organiser.
Mohammed Ali Suraj – National Nasara Organiser
Mohammed Ali Suraj won the National Nasara Organiser position.
He secured 372 votes, defeating Salim Mansuru Bamba, who obtained 311 votes, and Awal Mohammed, who polled 106 votes.
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@ghnow_ Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia congratulates the newly elected leaders following the NPP National Delegates Conference in Kumasi. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
