Private legal practitioner Kwesi Botchway Jnr has been appointed Secretary to the New Patriotic Party’s Security, Intelligence and Defence Committee as the party intensifies preparations toward the 2028 general elections.
The appointment forms part of a broader reconstitution of the party’s Standing and Sector Committees by the NPP, acting through its National Executive Committee and National Council, during a meeting held on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
The development was announced in a press statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, and released on Friday, May 8, 2026.
According to the statement, the Standing Committees were constituted pursuant to Article 10(2)(6) of the party’s constitution, while the Sector Committees were formed in accordance with Articles 10(3)(8) and 14(5).
Appointees under the Security, Intelligence and Defence Committee
Under the Security, Intelligence and Defence Committee, former Minister and Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong, and Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, were named as Co Chairs.
Richard Gyamfi and Fatimatu Abubakar were appointed as spokespersons, while Lawyer Kwesi Botchway Jnr will serve as Secretary to the committee.
The party explained that the reconstitution of the various committees forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen internal structures, deepen policy development, improve stakeholder engagement and reposition the party for effective political organisation and national governance ahead of the next electoral cycle.
According to the statement, the committees are expected to provide strategic guidance and leadership across the various sectors and thematic areas of the party’s operations.
The NPP also expressed confidence in the ability of the appointed officers and members to discharge their responsibilities diligently and in the supreme interest of both the party and the Republic of Ghana.
Profile of Lawyer Botchway
Lawyer Lawrence Kwesi Botchway has built an impressive academic portfolio, holding two bachelor’s degrees, two master’s degrees, and a wealth of professional experience that solidifies his status as a rising legal luminary.
Botchway’s journey to academic distinction began at Light of the World School Complex and St. Martin’s Senior High School, where he laid a strong foundation for his future. He later pursued higher education at multiple prestigious institutions, earning a Diploma in Public Relations Management from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
His thirst for knowledge saw him obtaining two undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Second Class Upper Honors from KAAF University College under the auspices of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Management from UPSA.
Building on this strong foundation, Botchway further distinguished himself with two master’s degrees. He earned a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) from GIMPA, equipping him with critical governance and policy-making expertise.
On Friday 14, 2025, his academic journey has reached another milestone. He has obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Energy Law, Regulation, and Policy from the University of Ghana, Legon.
Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Mastery Certificate in International Relations and Diplomacy from the Executive Center for Postgraduate Studies, broadening his expertise in global affairs.
His legal training was crowned with the Professional Barrister-at-Law (BL) Certificate from the Ghana School of Law (Makola), which qualified him as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana.
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