Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) faces a steep challenge in reclaiming power in the 2028 general elections following its heavy defeat in 2024.
Speaking on TV3 on Saturday, December 27, Kpebu argued that the scale of the party’s loss reflects deep public dissatisfaction that cannot be reversed overnight.
According to Kpebu, the NPP would only have a realistic path back to government if the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) engages in corruption on a scale surpassing the NPP’s previous misdeeds while in office. He added that reversing an electoral defeat of over 1.7 million votes within a single term is highly unlikely.
“NPP cannot win the 2028 election, unless the NDC loots more than the NPP did,” Kpebu emphasized, highlighting the monumental task ahead for the party as it tries to regroup and strategize for the next polls.
His remarks come amid the NPP’s preparations for its internal presidential primaries, which will determine its candidate for the 2028 election. Political observers attribute the party’s 2024 loss to factors such as economic mismanagement, corruption, rising cost of living, and public perceptions of arrogance during its tenure. In that election, the NPP’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, suffered a decisive defeat to President John Dramani Mahama.
Former Asante Akim North MP, Kwame Andy Appiah Kubi, has hinted that Dr. Bryan Acheampong could shake up the upcoming NPP primaries. “A surprised candidate in the person of Bryan Acheampong will emerge; it is not settled yet…I am sure something drastic can happen, and the dynamics can change,” he said on TV3’s Key Points.
Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, noted that this year’s primaries are expected to be tighter than the 2023 contest. In 2023, Dr. Bawumia captured 61.47% of votes, while Kennedy Ohene Agyapong trailed with 37.4%.
According to the latest December survey by Global InfoAnalytics, Dr. Bawumia leads with 45% of likely delegate votes, Kennedy Agyapong follows at 31%, and Bryan Acheampong holds 3%, with Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum and Kwabena Agyapong registering negligible support. About 20% of delegates remain undecided or declined to disclose their preferences. The survey also revealed that Kennedy Agyapong gained 13% since November, while Dr. Bawumia inched closer to the 50% mark with a 2% increase.
With the NPP primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, the race remains highly competitive, and analysts are watching closely as the party seeks to reorganize and strengthen its prospects for the 2028 elections.
