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Young NPP Executives Back Dr. Bryan Acheampong for Flagbearership

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Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the former Minister of Agriculture, has received nomination forms from a group of young executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to contest in the flagbearership race. The gesture is seen as a significant display of trust and commitment to Dr. Acheampong's leadership ambitions, with the youth believing in a leader who can unite the party, deliver on promises, and secure electoral victory in 2028. The presentation of the forms marks the beginning of Dr. Acheampong's journey in the NPP's internal race, which is expected to be one of the most competitive in the party's history.

Key Takeaways:

  • A group of young party executives of the NPP has picked up nomination forms on behalf of Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the former Minister of Agriculture, for the flagbearership race.
  • The youth believe in Dr. Acheampong's ability to unite the party, deliver on promises, and secure electoral victory in 2028.
  • The presentation of the forms officially marks the beginning of Dr. Acheampong's journey in the NPP's internal race, expected to be one of the most competitive in the party's history.
  • Several prominent figures are expected to join the contest, setting the stage for an intense campaign in the months ahead.
  • The NPP opened nominations for the 2026 presidential primaries on July 29, 2025, with a closing date of August 28, 2025.
  • Aspirants seeking to lead the Party for the 2028 Presidential Election are required to pay a fee of GHS100,000 for the forms and pay GHS500,000 to file their nominations.
  • The party has set Saturday, January 31, 2026, as the date for its presidential primary to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general election.

Statistics:

  • The NPP opened nominations for the 2026 presidential primaries on July 29, 2025.
  • The process is set to close on August 28, 2025.
  • Aspirants seeking to lead the Party for the 2028 Presidential Election are required to pay GHS100,000 for the forms.
  • The filing fee for nominations is GHS500,000.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency. (2025, August 11). "NPP Youth Group Picks Nominations for Dr. Bryan Acheampong".
  • Ghana News Agency. (2025, July 29). "NPP Opens Nominations for Presidential Primaries".
  • Ghana News Agency. (2025, June 17). "NPP National Executive Committee Meeting".
  • Ghana News Agency. (2025, August 28). "NPP Presidential Primary Date Set for January 31, 2026".

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