Former General Secretary and aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has issued a strong warning to the party regarding leadership appointments.
Speaking on Movement TV’s programme “The Spotlight” monitored by Kumasimail, Boadu emphasized the critical need for experienced individuals to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.
Boadu argued that the NPP risks jeopardizing its electoral fortunes if it proceeds to appoint inexperienced leaders.
He highlighted that seasoned party officials, who understand the nuances of the party’s operations, are essential at this pivotal moment.
Boadu cautioned that fielding new and untested leaders could spell disaster, especially given the tight timeline between now and the 2028 polls.
“The period between our internal elections and the national elections is very short,” Boadu explained.
“If we conduct our internal party elections in July 2026, and the general elections are scheduled for December 2028, then by the time new leaders are fully prepared, the elections will have already taken place. Bringing in completely new, inexperienced people as national officers will be a grave mistake because they won’t have enough time to understand the work or command the respect needed to lead effectively.”
He further noted that current national officers have indicated they won’t contest again, which leaves the party vulnerable to a leadership vacuum.
Boadu stressed the importance of electing leaders with a proven track record: those who are firm, decisive, visionary, and capable of garnering respect and trust from the party and the electorate.
“If we bypass such qualified individuals, it could spell doom for the party’s electoral prospects,” he warned.
Expressing personal confidence, Boadu emphasized his competence and the necessity for competent leadership to secure future victories.
“I am competent, and I do not want to be seen as incompetent,” he stated.
He underscored the broader implications, warning that failure to win the 2028 elections could also make the 2032 elections difficult.
Boadu called for a strategic approach, advocating that the party must aim to “break the four,” a reference to ending the rule of the National Democratic Congress by securing a decisive victory in 2028.
“We must break the four, not the eight, and let NDC go with John Mahama,” he concluded, underscoring his resolve for a compelling and experienced leadership to lead the party to victory.
Source: www.Kumasimail.com
