General Secretary of NPP, John Boadu
It is not how skilful or boastful a football player is or can be on the field of play, but his ability and agility to score goals and win matches for his team that matters.
The same philosophy applies in the enterprise of politics: Occupying political party position is meaningless unless it is linked to winning power and consolidating same.
There can be no doubt about the fact that John Boadu, the incumbent General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has proven his worth when it comes to winning elections for his party [NPP].
It is not for nothing that when the party was hit with turbulence on the high seas of opposition prior to the 2016 general election, the National Council (highest decision making body of the NPP) settled on him [John] as the acting General Secretary whilst combining that role effectively with that of the National Organizer.
That singular act of elevation and task bestowed/assigned to John Boadu by the elders of the NPP tells that his [Boadu] managerial skills, competence, tenacity, technical knowhow, loyalty, hardwork, commitment and selflessness cannot be underestimated. With determination and hardwork, and support from the rank and file of the party, the NPP won the 2016 and 2020 general elections.
John is not the regular politician who engages in populism to woo people to sing his praises. He is a serious and straightforward-looking politician who does the job required of him as the General Secretary on the ground and allows the results to speak for itself.
However, it is important to mention that contrary to the slanderous comments by his detractors, particularly desperate General Secretary hopefuls and their apologists, John is a down-to-earth, accessible, caring and selfless politician who has empowered a lot of party members (from national to grassroots) over the years in diverse ways. But typical of him, he never blows his horn for the simple reason that it runs averse to his principle against political populism.
For almost three decades of his adult life, John Boadu has dedicated his time and energy to learn the intricacies of the Danquah-Busia-Dombo tradition. He's clothed with all the information that a General Secretary ought to know about his party. As a matter-of-fact, he is currently the longest serving and most experienced national executive of the New Patriotic Party.
Out there, he's been phenomenal at all fronts, especially at Cabinet meetings - His remarkable contributions relative to the party's position in the governance structure cannot be overemphasized. At the Electoral Commission's Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings, one needs no rocket scientist to appreciate John's in-depth knowledge and contributions which has made him the fiercest and enviable man among the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Why must the NPP change/substitute such a top striker who has proven his mark? Which rational coach does or will commit such a blunder?
Considering the worth of investment the NPP has made in John Boadu over the years, it will be politically unwise for the delegates to sidestep him for another General Secretary, especially when the party shall be going into the 2024 general elections with new Presidential Candidate, National Chairman, National Organizer, amongst others.
The NPP cannot and must not as a party allow such an experienced hand to go waste as we strive to break the eight (8)-year hurdle previous governments have failed to cross.
The 2024 election is not a child's play, and we, as a party must jealously avoid a "try and error" game with a sensitive position like the General Secretary.
To put it bluntly, John Boadu is the best bet for the NPP as far as the General Secretary position is concerned. The NPP needs John Boadu to bring his vast experience and expertise to bear on the the party's administration for us to collectively break the eight (8).