Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has formally declared his intention to contest the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026.
His declaration came just hours after the party opened nominations on July 29, 2025, setting in motion the internal processes leading to the 2028 general elections.
At a brief event marking his declaration, Agyepong presented himself as the most unifying and principled choice available to the NPP. He urged party delegates to embrace what he described as a “clean and compassionate” leadership, warning against the increasing monetisation of internal contests.
He emphasized that he represented the best chance for the party to win in 2028 and rallied supporters to look beyond elite factionalism. He argued that the NPP’s internal cohesion was being eroded by divisive rhetoric and unhealthy competition.
“Politics belongs to the grassroots, belongs to the ordinary people. Not the petty squabble of contented partisan elites. Let us not weigh down this party any further with a choice that will eventually call for unending efforts of reconciliation, reparation from hate speeches”
Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, Former General Secretary of the NPP
He made a direct appeal for delegates to consider the future unity and viability of the party over short-term incentives. “With me, KAA, the NPP has a clear path to unity and victory,” he explained. “We need a pair of clean hands, a clear mind and a compassionate heart to lead our nation and the party.”
In a move that underlined his vision of reconciliation, Agyepong called on former flagbearer aspirant John Alan Kyerematen, and leader of The Movement for Change (MfC), to return to the party fold.
He reminded party faithful that the NPP was built on a foundation of “sacrifice, not privilege.” While Kyerematen is yet to respond to the call, Agyepong’s gesture was seen as a strategic move to consolidate the party’s fractured base.
The event drew attendance from several notable figures, including former Members of Parliament (MP) such as Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye. Their presence appeared to lend weight to Agyepong’s appeal for party-wide unity and his bid to restore what he described as the party’s core values.
NPP Opens Presidential Nominations
The New Patriotic Party officially opened nominations for the 2026 presidential primaries on July 29, 2025. Interested aspirants are expected to pay a non-refundable filing fee of GHS100,000.
This was announced by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, who confirmed that nominations would close on August 28.
The primary election is set to take place on January 31, 2026, and is expected to determine who leads the party into the 2028 national polls. Frimpong stated that the process is intended to be transparent and competitive, with strict timelines already in place.
The party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, issued a warning to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding what he described as the politicisation of the ongoing chieftaincy tensions in Bawku.
He condemned past efforts to blame the NPP for the conflict in the run-up to the 2024 elections, labelling such actions as “irresponsible.”
He added that it was imperative for national peace and unity that political parties desist from exploiting sensitive matters such as chieftaincy disputes for electoral gain. His comments reflect a broader concern among political actors about the rising ethnic and political tensions in parts of the country.
Frimpong’s remarks signal that while the NPP is gearing up for internal competition, it remains mindful of the broader national context and potential external threats to its public image. The reference to Bawku also highlights the continued volatility in the region and the stakes involved for all political actors.
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