The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is preparing for its presidential primary, scheduled for Saturday, November 4, to select a flagbearer for the 2024 general election.

Over 208,000 delegates will cast their votes in all 270 constituencies across the country to choose one candidate from among the four aspirants.

The delegates, who constitute the Electoral College, include Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives, ministers and their deputies, founding members of the NPP, members of the party's National Council, as well as patrons and council of elders.

Additionally, the Electoral College encompasses regional party officials, constituency officials, constituency patrons, constituency elders, electoral area coordinators, polling station executives, overseas branches, and members of Tescon, the party's tertiary students' wing.

The delegates will have the opportunity to choose from among four aspirants, including Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, former Agriculture Minister Dr. Akoto Afriyie, and former MP Francis Addai-Nimo.

During an interview on JoyNews' PM Express on November 2, the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Frimpong Kodua (JFK), confirmed that all necessary preparations have been made to ensure a smooth and successful electoral process on Saturday.

"With a few days left, I can tell you and the party's rank and file that we are ready. The Electoral Commission is ready, the Ghana Police Service is also ready, and I believe that delegates and the aspirants themselves are also ready."

He mentioned that the NPP fully supports the Ghana Police Service in providing robust security for the election, with no interference or hindrance.

"We have never had a perfect election in this world, and we always learn from the previous ones and improve on the future ones. About a week ago, the party, the Electoral Commission and the Ghana Police Service together with the aspirants, had a meeting at the Police headquarters, and we were all clear in our minds about the role that the Ghana Police Service will be playing on Saturday.

"And I also indicated our fullest support to the Ghana Police Service, that on Saturday they are in charge, they are supposed to make sure there is maximum security in and around where the voting will be taking place in all the 277 centers that we are going to have the election. On that day, I have also given them the assurance that as a party we will comport ourselves very well, and nobody even from the presidency to the national party will have the right to interfere with the work that will be done by the Electoral Commission or the Ghana Police Service."

He added that, "Anyone who makes any attempt to cause any havoc or chaos there should be arrested by the Ghana Police Service. So, I am sure that the police will be up to the task and we are looking forward to have a very successful primary on Saturday."

The General Secretary explained that all concerns related to the delegates' album or register have been resolved, and all the aspirants are content with the resolution.

"The final album has now been given to the Electoral Commission to bring it on the day of the polls" Mr Kodua noted.

During the party's super delegates' conference, there were widespread allegations of financial inducement, especially when the number of aspirants was reduced to five before former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen's resignation, leaving four contenders.

While aspirants have faced accusations of attempting to influence delegates through monetary means, they have consistently denied these claims, asserting that the funds are primarily provided to delegates for their transportation and meals.

Nonetheless, the General Secretary of the party has stated that anyone found engaging in any form of inducement at the voting locations will be handed over to the police. He underscored that the winner of the election will be determined by merit rather than financial influence.

"Some people will also be disappointed because I don't know how about 203,00 delegates, as aspirant will be able to give maybe 200 cedis or 300 cedis to each of them. I believe the election on Saturday will be determined based on merit, based on the people's perception and how an aspirant has been able to sell his message to the delegates. I don't think 'monecracy will play any role on Saturday. Our focus is to have a transparent election, and I can assure you money will not determine who will win the election.

He did emphasize, however, that any form of inducement occurring within the voting area will be reported to the police.

He also issued a stern warning that individuals attempting to reveal their voting choices from the booth and make them public will face legal consequences, including being reported to the police.