Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has been elected as the new Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Greater Accra Region. He secured 488 votes to defeat his contender, who polled 173 votes, in the contest for the Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship.
NPP's Electoral Fortunes in Greater Accra to be Rebuilt
The NPP suffered significant losses in Greater Accra during the 2024 general elections, including the loss of several parliamentary seats previously held by the party. In his first message following the election, Dr Okoe Boye signalled his intention to focus on rebuilding the party's structures and restoring its electoral strength across the region.
Rebuilding Party's Structures and Electorate
Dr Okoe Boye described his election as a "clear and emphatic endorsement" by the party's delegates. He expressed gratitude to constituency executives for their confidence, support, and participation in the electoral process, and pledged to work with the party's structures to strengthen the NPP's position in Greater Accra ahead of the 2028 elections.
Support for 2028 Presidential Campaign
Dr Okoe Boye has pledged to support the NPP's 2028 presidential campaign and work towards securing victory for the party's flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. He declared, "We shall not rest until we make Dr Mahamudu Bawumia President of the Republic of Ghana."
The former Minister for Health and former Ledzokuku MP's election comes as a significant development for the NPP in the region. His message of restoration and rebuilding has been met with enthusiasm by party supporters, who are looking forward to seeing the party's fortunes change in the region.
Dr Okoe Boye's election is a significant step towards rebuilding the party's electoral strength in Greater Accra. His pledge to work with the party's structures and support the 2028 presidential campaign is a clear indication of his commitment to the party's goals. As the party looks ahead to the 2028 elections, Dr Okoe Boye's leadership will be crucial in determining the party's fortunes in the region.
The NPP in Greater Accra now has a clear direction and a determined leader to guide the party towards electoral success. Dr Okoe Boye's message of restoration and rebuilding has been welcomed by party supporters, who are looking forward to seeing the party's fortunes change in the region. As the party looks ahead to the 2028 elections, Dr Okoe Boye's leadership will be crucial in determining the party's fortunes in the region.
Source: JOY
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