President Akufo-Addo has appointed the immediate past General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. John Boadu, as the Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA).
The official announcement was made through a statement issued by the Presidency on December 11, 2023.
The statement referenced Section 17(2) of the State Interests and Governance Authority Act, 2019 (Act 990), noting that Mr. Boadu has been appointed to act as the Director-General pending the receipt of the constitutionally required advice from the Governing Board of the Authority, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, conveyed the appointment details and requested Mr. Boadu to indicate his acceptance or otherwise of the appointment within 14 days of receiving the letter.
The statement also extended the President’s best wishes to Mr. Boadu in his new role.
Profile of John Boadu:
Mr. John Boadu is a highly regarded figure in Ghana’s political landscape, having contributed significantly to the NPP. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Ghana Business School.
Currently serving as a Board Member for Guinness Ghana Limited, Mr. Boadu chairs the Audit Committee for the well-known beverage company. He was recently a Board Member of the Tema Oil Refinery and a member of the Audit sub-committee.
In addition to his corporate roles, Mr. Boadu is the Chief Executive Officer of Shokram Company Limited. His extensive experience includes serving as the General Manager for FAAB Limited in Accra, Financial Controller/Auditor for FM Woodtech Limited in Tema, and a Tutor in Accounting and Economics at Nkwantia Secondary School.
Mr. Boadu is recognized for his pivotal role in the NPP’s administration and organizational strategy, contributing to the party’s success in the 2016 and 2020 elections. He has held various key positions within the NPP, rising through the ranks from the Polling station to the highest office of General Secretary.
His political journey includes roles such as National Organiser, Deputy Director of Communications, National Youth Organiser, National Youth Treasurer, Financial Officer/Accountant at the NPP National Headquarters, Director of Information and Research (NPP Greater Accra Region), Constituency Secretary (Ablekuma South Constituency), and Polling Station Chairman and Polling Agent (Korle-Bu Polling Station).
Additionally, Mr. Boadu has made significant contributions to the youth wing of the party, advocating for the recognition and voting rights of TESCON (The Tertiary Students’ Confederacy) at both regional and national levels.
He played a crucial role in establishing over thirty (30) functional TESCON branches across the country and championed the inclusion of youth organizers and deputies in all NPP conferences. His leadership has left an indelible mark on the organizational fabric of the NPP.