The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has summoned all individuals who have declared their intent to contest in the party’s upcoming presidential primaries to a crucial meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025.
The meeting, which will bring together the aspirants, the National Steering Committee, and the Council of Elders, is expected to address key internal issues and outline guidelines ahead of the primaries.
This development was contained in a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, following a National Steering Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
The statement urged all aspirants to make themselves available for the meeting, which it described as an opportunity to deliberate on “matters of mutual interest.”
Among the prominent figures expected at the meeting are the current MP for Abetifi Dr. Bryan Acheampong, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, and former Essikado-Ketan MP Joe Ghartey.
The NPP is set to elect its presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections at its primaries on January 31, 2026.
In a related development, the party has referred its Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, to the disciplinary committee for conduct deemed to be in violation of internal regulations.
Although the statement did not detail his actions, it noted that Abronye had flouted directives issued by the National Council and made inappropriate public comments, contrary to party unity efforts.
The NPP also expressed concern over the emergence of unauthorised caucuses involving current and former executives meeting privately with aspirants.
It directed that such meetings cease immediately, warning that they risk fracturing the party’s front as it prepares for the primary contest.
The leadership reminded all members of their constitutional obligation to respect and publicly uphold decisions made by the party’s organs.
The latest actions signal a firm effort by the NPP to maintain discipline, order, and cohesion within its ranks as the race to succeed President Akufo-Addo intensifies.
