John Boadu is ‘an exceptionally gifted political figure’ – Prof Mike Oquaye

Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has described newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman John Boadu as an “exceptionally gifted political figure”, citing his long experience and rise through the ranks of the party. Speaking in an interview on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Monday, October 5, Professor Oquaye said Mr Boadu’s knowledge of the NPP and his experience in different leadership positions made him well suited to lead the party as chairman. When asked what he made of John Boadu’s election as chairman of the NPP, Professor Ocquaye said Mr Boadu understood both the party’s history and the direction it needed to take.

And he has got a clear vision of how to go,” he said. Professor Ocquaye described Mr Boadu as “very, very brilliant”, saying he made a strong case for himself when he appeared before the NPP Council of Elders. “When he came before the Council of Elders, he put his case so well across,” Professor Ocquaye said.

He also highlighted Mr Boadu’s long career within the NPP, saying that he had risen through several positions, starting from the youth wing before becoming an organiser and later secretary-general of the party. “John Boadu is an exceptionally gifted political figure, in the sense that he’s risen from the ranks from youth organiser to organiser to secretary-general of our party,” he said. According to Professor Oquaye, Mr Boadu’s experience within the party was another major strength.

He said the former NPP General Secretary had worked with several members of the party in different capacities and had gained a strong understanding of its structures and operations. “So his pedigree was also very, very strong. He knows the ropes, and he has worked with these people in many, many capacities,” he explained.

Professor Oquaye further recalled Mr Boadu’s contribution during the period leading up to the NPP’s return to power under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He said Mr Boadu played multiple roles during a critical period for the party, serving as both secretary and organiser as the NPP worked towards the election that eventually brought Nana Akufo-Addo to power. “When we had some difficulties at a time when we were working on the election that brought Nana Akufo-Addo to power, John Boadu worked both as the secretary and also the organise…

Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has expressed confidence in newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, saying he can appeal to people across Ghana’s social and political spectrum. Speaking in an interview on Monday, 5 October, following the party’s national delegates conference over the weekend, Prof Oquaye defended Mr Boadu’s ability to connect with different groups of voters. His comments came in response to a question about whether Mr Boadu, widely associated with the party’s grassroots, could help the NPP regain support among middle-class voters.