Deputy Director of Protocol for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Frimpong, has urged flagbearer hopefuls to conduct their campaigns with respect and decorum.

He warned that internal divisions fueled by personal attacks could jeopardise the party’s strength and electoral success in 2028.

“The unity of the party after these internal contests will be critical to our success in 2028. If campaigns are based on insults and personal vendettas, it will be difficult for those who lose to join hands with those who win, and that puts our collective goal at risk,” he added.

The NPP will hold its presidential primaries on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The decision was taken at a crucial meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Tuesday, 17th June 2025, and later confirmed by the party's General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua and also in an official statement.

"And the National Council today also made the decision that the date for our presidential primaries is set for January 31, 2026. That will be the date that we shall hold our presidential primaries" parts of the statement said.

This sets the stage for a decisive contest to elect the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.

The statement also revealed that "the Committee also spoke about the time for our presidential primaries. And again, the Committee agrees that that decision does not warrant amendment of our Constitution".

The primaries are anticipated to attract significant interest from both longstanding members and new contenders seeking to lead the NPP into the next electoral cycle.

Party officials also noted that nomination guidelines, timelines for campaign activities, and the code of conduct for aspirants will be released in the coming weeks, with the NEC promising party members a transparent and credible process that upholds the democratic values of the NPP.

Also speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on Tuesday, June 17, Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, explained that the seemingly early date slated for the party's primaries is intentional.

He noted that it is meant to give the chosen flagbearer a head start in policy communication and to foster stronger connections with both the international community and the business sector.

He believes this will reposition the party as a credible and prepared alternative ahead of the 2028 general elections.

“It is going to market the candidate enough, particularly in terms of building contacts with the international community, the business community, and stakeholders across the globe,” he noted.

“We will have sufficient time to communicate our policies effectively and hold the government accountable.”

Also, given the NPP’s current minority status in Parliament, with only 88 seats, he believes an early start will help intensify external engagements.

“We need someone who can rise above internal distractions and rally support nationally and beyond to keep the government in check,” he added.