NPP General Secretary Warns Against Premature Endorsements Ahead of Presidential Primaries

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In a critical moment before the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) presidential primaries, General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong has issued a stern warning to party members, including Members of Parliament and former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives, against publicly endorsing presidential hopefuls ahead of the party's primaries. The warning comes as some MPs have openly declared their support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, while over 200 former MMDCEs have backed Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong. Frimpong emphasized that such endorsements are premature and potentially harmful to the party's unity and internal democratic process.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, has issued a stern warning to party members against publicly endorsing presidential hopefuls ahead of the party's primaries.
  • Over 200 former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have endorsed Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong for the party's presidential primaries.
  • Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has received support from some Members of Parliament (MPs).
  • The NPP's National Executive Council (NEC) has set January 31, 2026, as the official date for the presidential primaries.
  • Detailed guidelines regarding nomination procedures, campaign timelines, and code of conduct will soon be made public.
  • Frimpong emphasized the importance of respecting the party's constitution and abiding by its rules to avoid disciplinary actions.
  • The party is gearing up for its presidential primaries, a process expected to shape the party's future and determine its flagbearer for the 2028 general election.

Statistics:

  • 200+ former MMDCEs have endorsed Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong for the party's presidential primaries.
  • More than 1 MP has openly declared their support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
  • January 31, 2026, is the set date for the presidential primaries.

Sources:

  • OTEC 102.9 FM's political talk show 'Dwabrem'
  • Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)