The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has justified the party’s decision to hold elections for its 2028 flagbearer in early 2026.
According to Mr. Ahiagbah, the move will support the party’s reform efforts and its mission to recapture power from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the next general election.
“The National Council’s decision to hold the presidential primaries before reorganizing the party structures is new and understandably concerning to some. Despite the concerns, it is clear that an early selection of a flagbearer will help galvanize and propel the party’s reorganization efforts to recapture power in 2028,” he said.
“I believe these concerns will fade if we embrace the Council’s decision and fulfill our duties as dedicated and loyal party members. The New Patriotic Party stands to benefit in the end. Together, we will succeed!” he added in a social media post on Wednesday, June 18.
The main opposition party has set January 31, 2026, as the date to elect its presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections, where it hopes to return to power.
The date was approved during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Tuesday, June 17.
As part of the roadmap, the party also scheduled polling station executive elections for December 6, 2025.
However, it has yet to announce dates for the elections of its constituency, regional, and national executives.
The decision, according to some party members and political commentators, is misguided, as they believe the party should have reorganised its grassroots structures and national leadership before electing a new flagbearer.
