In a statement dated Friday, January 30, 2026, and signed by the CPP’s Deputy General Secretary, Gbagbadrigba Agbatesi II, the party said competitive but peaceful internal elections are essential to strengthening Ghana’s multiparty democracy and deepening political tolerance.

The CPP encouraged NPP aspirants, delegates, executives and supporters to conduct themselves with maturity, respect and a strong commitment to peace before, during and after the primaries.

It cautioned that while political competition is natural, it must not degenerate into violence, intimidation or divisiveness that could threaten national cohesion.

The party stressed that the outcome of the primaries should be accepted in good faith, with any grievances addressed through established internal party mechanisms.

The statement reaffirmed the CPP’s belief that peaceful elections, both internal and national, are fundamental to Ghana’s development and democratic stability.

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The meeting was held to formally notify the taskforce of the upcoming internal elections and to provide critical details, including the election timetable, venues and scope of activities, to support comprehensive security planning.

Speaking during the engagement, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, described the meeting as a necessary step to ensure effective coordination and preparedness for internal party elections.

He assured the Committee that the Ghana Police Service, working alongside sister security agencies, would collaborate with the Electoral Commission and the NPP to implement appropriate security measures to guarantee a peaceful, orderly and credible electoral process.

The IGP further reaffirmed the commitment of the National Election Security Taskforce to work closely with all stakeholders to maintain law and order, as well as public safety, before, during and after the elections.

The letter also congratulated the aspirants on successfully completing the vetting process and urged them to confirm receipt of the invitation.

The upcoming balloting marks another key step in the NPP’s preparations toward selecting its flagbearer for the 2026 general elections.

Source: Adomonline

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According to the schedule, nominations for presidential aspirants will open on Monday, July 29, 2025, and close on Wednesday, August 28, 2025.

The vetting of aspirants is set to take place from September 15 to 22, during which the party will assess the eligibility and qualifications of all candidates.

Following the vetting process, the National Council (NC) and the National Executive Council(NEC) is expected to receive the vetting committee’s report on September 29.

A window has been provided for the submission of petitions from September 30 to October 3, allowing aggrieved parties to raise concerns or seek redress.

NEC and the National Council will convene on October 7 to finalize decisions ahead of the next phase of the primaries.

The final list of nominees will be made public on October 8, followed by balloting on October 10 to determine the placement of candidates on the ballot paper.

A formal notice of poll will be issued on October 17, setting the stage for the main election, which will be held on January 31, 2026.

In the event of a run-off, election has been scheduled for February 14, 2026.

Party officials have urged all aspirants and supporters to abide by the rules of the process and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the democratic values of the NPP.

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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TIME TABLE

Opening of Nomination 29th July, 2025

Closing of Nomination 28th August, 2025

Vetting

September 15th – 22

Recommendations of Vetting Reports to NC

September 29

Submission Of Petition

September 30th – 3rd October

NEC/NC October 7th

Publication of Nominees October 8th

Balloting October 10th

Notice Of Poll – October 17th

Election 31/01/26

Run Off – 14/02/26

The National Steering Committee, acting for and on behalf of the National Council, at its emergency meeting held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, and upon further stakeholder consultations, appointed former Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye as Chairman of the committee.

The General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, on Friday, June 30, 2023, inaugurated the committee at the party’s Headquarters.

Mr Kodua reiterated the need to uphold the Party’s Constitution and urged the Committee members to ensure a free, fair and transparent vetting process.

Other members of the committee include Roads Minister; Kwasi Amoako Atta, former NPP Treasurer; Stephen Abankwa Sekyere, Akuapem North MP; Osei Bonsu Amoah and Presidential staffer; Lord Oblitey Commey.

The rest are; Lawyer Frank Davies, former Women’s Organiser, Rita Talata Asobayire, Chairman of NPP Council of Elders; Hackman Owusu-Agyeman and former GRA Board Chairperson; Adelaide Ahwireng.

Aside from being a committee member, Mr Amoah has been appointed the Spokesperson for the Committee.

NPP Director for Research and Elections, Evans Nimako, has also been appointed as Secretary to the committee.

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