The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reaffirmed its commitment to a free, fair, transparent, and credible electoral process on January 31, 2026 to elect the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general election.
The committee said the presidential primary would be conducted without fear, favour, or bias and, therefore, urged all aspirants, supporters, and media outlets to exercise restraint and responsibility in public commentary.
At a presidential conference in Accra yesterday, the chairman of the committee. Joseph Osei Owusu, urged all stakeholders to refrain from circulating unverified information that might cast unwarranted doubt on the integrity of the process or the Party.
“Together, we will uphold the NPP’s tradition of democratic excellence and institutional discipline,” he stated.
Context
The NPP will hold its Presidential Primaries on Saturday, January 31, 2026, to elect its flagbearer for the 2028 elections.
Five aspirants, Ken Ohene Agyapong; Dr. Bryan Acheampong; Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, have been cleared to seek the mandate of the electorate to lead the party into the 2028 general election. Transparency
Mr Osei Owusu said the press conference reflected the committee’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and open communication to share its activities with the public in general and, in particular, the media.
He said the committee had adopted a strict policy to proactively address and resolve any issue that comes up while ensuring transparent communication to mitigate any potential suspicions.
“A policy that all issues should be resolved and responded to, to prevent suspicions. We have taken several steps to address and resolve issues effectively,” he said, adding that “we have adhered to a zero-tolerance policy for opacity, ensuring that all issues are handled expeditiously and transparently to uphold the sanctity of the process.”
Notice of Polls
Mr Osei Owusu said the Notice of Polls had been printed and dispatched to all regional and constituency secretariats as well as to the respective presidential aspirants.
He said the committee had also completed the Operational Guidelines governing the primaries, which would soon be presented to aspirants, their representatives, and key stakeholders for compliance.
The former Deputy Speaker of Parliament added that the album of delegates for the elections would be given to the aspirants on January 13, after which it would be exhibited in two weeks.
Security Arrangements
He said the Ghana Police Service had been granted exclusive jurisdiction over the D-day election security, stressing that “no private or unauthorised security arrangements will be permitted at any voting centre.”
Mr Osei Owusu said access to voting areas would be restricted to delegates, accredited Presidential aspirants’ agents and electoral officials only.
“All other individuals will be required to remain outside designated security perimeters. Stakeholders are therefore urged to abide by the rules and regulations governing the electoral process as set out in the guidelines yet to be published.
Electoral Commission
Mr Osei Owusu said the Electoral Commission (EC) would supervise the entire conduct of the primaries, including the printing, distribution, and monitoring of ballot papers, as well as the enforcement of the operational guidelines.
“To guarantee neutrality and equity, we have tasked the Electoral Commission with recommending voting centres or venues, which shall subsequently be submitted to the candidates or their accredited representatives for their attention and consideration,” he said.
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