Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Kwabena Agyepong and Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled Friday, October 10, 2025, for the balloting of positions for aspirants ahead of its presidential primary on January 31, 2026.
In a letter signed by William Yamoah, Secretary to the NPP Presidential Elections Committee, all five aspirants vying to lead the party into the 2028 general election have been invited to participate in the balloting exercise, which will be held at the party’s headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra.
“The Chairman of the Committee has directed me to extend an invitation for your participation in a balloting process to determine your positions on the ballot paper for the upcoming January 31 presidential primary,” the letter read.
The balloting follows the successful completion of the vetting process in September, during which all five aspirants were cleared to contest for the flagbearer slot.
The vetting, described by the party as rigorous and highly transparent, assessed the aspirants’ track records, vision, and commitment to the NPP’s core values over the years.
Among those cleared to contest are former General Secretary of the party, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, who has campaigned on internal party reform, youth empowerment, and restoring discipline within the party; former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, who has promised to promote industrialisation and fight corruption; and Dr. Bryan Acheampong, former Minister for Agriculture, who has focused his campaign on modernising agriculture, ensuring food security, and creating sustainable jobs for the youth, especially in rural areas.
Others include Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President, who many tip to win the party’s presidential primary, and Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister of Education, widely credited for transforming the country’s education and skills development sectors.
Some political observers believe that Dr. Bawumia, who also served as the NPP’s presidential candidate in the 2024 elections, remains the frontrunner due to his record in digitalisation and economic transformation, despite the party’s poor performance in the 2024 polls.
According to party officials, the January 2026 presidential primary will be a pivotal moment in the NPP’s preparations for the 2028 general election, as the party seeks to regain power from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The Presidential Elections Committee has assured party members and the general public of a free, fair, and transparent process in the lead-up to the primary, as aspirants intensify their nationwide campaigns to share their vision with delegates.
Meanwhile, the NPP has urged all supporters to remain united and respectful throughout the campaign period, emphasising that the ultimate goal is to strengthen the party’s chances of winning the 2028 elections.
By Ebenezer K. Amponsah