Accra, Ghana – In a bid to promote unity and ensure a level playing field, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has imposed a ban on its executives and sitting members of parliament from openly endorsing or campaigning for any presidential aspirant ahead of the party’s upcoming presidential primaries.
According to NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, the party’s constitution and code of conduct mandate that all executives and members adhere to this directive to prevent factionalism and maintain party unity.
The decision comes as the party prepares to elect its next flagbearer, with several aspirants vying for the position. The NPP has emphasized the importance of discipline and adherence to party structures, with aspirants expected to respect the party’s guidelines and wait for official nominations.
This move is seen as a crucial step in maintaining the party’s internal democracy and ensuring that all aspirants have an equal opportunity to contest for the presidential ticket. The NPP’s presidential primary is scheduled for January 31, 2026, with the goal of uniting the party for the 2028 general elections.
The party’s internal elections have sparked debate, with some calling for executive elections to be held before presidential and parliamentary primaries. Governance advocate Prof. Stephen Kwaku Asare has argued that holding executive elections first would ensure that those overseeing the primaries have a renewed and legitimate mandate from the grassroots.