This was revealed by the party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen following the party’s successful National Delegates Conference held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon.

“By next week, we will open nominations for the presidential primaries, and it will be at least before July 31. It is in accordance with the constitution, which directs us to give at least six months’ notice before the election,” he stated.

He added that the General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, will at the appropriate time provide full details of the nomination procedures.

Addressing concerns raised by some supporters of aspirants who felt the former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was given an unfair advantage during the conference, Nana B appealed for calm.

“The focus should be on the overall success of the conference, rather than isolated incidents or perceptions,” he stressed.

According to him, Dr. Bawumia’s address at the conference was justified by his status as a former Vice President and presidential candidate, and should not be misconstrued as an endorsement or signal of preference by the party.

Nana B commended the event’s organising committee, led by former Bekwai MP Joseph Osei Owusu, and praised all stakeholders whose efforts ensured a successful conference.

He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to a free, fair, transparent, and peaceful presidential primary, and called for support from all quarters to safeguard the party’s democratic processes.

The NPP presidential primaries have been scheduled for January 31, 2026.

Even before the official opening of nominations, prominent party figures including former Education Minister and Bosomtwe MP Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, Abetifi MP Dr. Bryan Acheampong, and former General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong have expressed interest in contesting the slot.

Dr. Bawumia is yet to formally declare his bid, but he is widely seen as the leading contender.

Source: Gertrude Otchere

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According to Mr Otchere-Darko, who appears disappointed, the world, including Ghana, is in crisis and battling economic hardships, hence this is not the time to be planning for delegates and votes.

The Danquah Institute founder said these persons cannot exploit the presidency of another at the expense of the party and government.

Taking to his Facebook page, he said these persons could go the Hillary Clinton way to wit, they can feel free to move over to move on.

Barely three months into the second term of President Nana Akufo-Addo, some leading members of the party have covertly declared their presidential ambitions.

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