Kojo Bamba, also known as Kwadwo Fosu Boadu, won the New Patriotic Party’s First Vice Chairman slot with a decisive 3,116 votes, topping the party’s vice‑chairmanship contest. The victory reflects a clear preference among NPP delegates for leaders who maintain strong grassroots ties.
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, NDC Deputy General Secretary for Operations Mustapha Gbande described Bamba’s election as a reward for his grassroots activism. Gbande said the result signals that NPP delegates want leaders who embody security and reject “suit and big English” politics.
Gbande also warned that the election of former government appointees could be interpreted as a rejection of party executives’ blame for past electoral defeats. He urged the NPP to consider the implications of choosing individuals with histories linked to political vigilantism, citing Bamba’s association with the party’s Delta Force.
Despite acknowledging that such associations do not automatically endorse violence, Gbande cautioned that Bamba’s new role could shift discussions around political vigilantism. He noted that similar concerns have surfaced in the NDC, which has seen members linked to groups like the Azorka Boys.
As the NPP moves forward, observers will watch how Bamba’s leadership style and background influence the party’s strategy and public image.
