The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially announced Saturday, January 31, 2026, as the date for its presidential primary to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.
The announcement was made by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, following a critical meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The decision was subsequently endorsed by the party’s National Council.
“The Committee also spoke about the time for our presidential primaries. And again, the Committee agrees that that decision does not warrant amendment of our Constitution. And the National Council today also made the decision that the date for our presidential primaries is set for January 31, 2026. That will be the date that we shall hold our presidential primaries,” Mr Kodua stated.
He emphasised that the date for the primaries falls under the mandate of the National Council and will therefore not require further approval from the national delegates conference.
Anticipation is already mounting within the party’s ranks, as both veteran politicians and new faces are expected to join the race to lead the NPP into the next electoral cycle. The upcoming primaries are seen as a pivotal moment for the party as it begins preparations for a potential return to government.
In the coming weeks, the party is expected to issue detailed guidelines outlining nomination procedures, timelines for campaign activities, and a code of conduct for all aspirants. Party officials have assured members that the process will be transparent, democratic, and aligned with the values of the NPP.
Meanwhile, a nine-member committee led by former Bekwai Member of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, has been constituted to oversee the planning of the party’s national delegates conference scheduled for July 2025. This conference is expected to consider and adopt several proposals for constitutional amendments within the party.
Mr Kodua explained, “Because there is going to be a proposal or motion for amendment of our constitution, a planning committee has been put in place.”
The announcement of the presidential primary date signals the beginning of what is expected to be an intense political season for the opposition party as it charts its course towards the 2028 elections.
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