NPP Aspirants Pledge to Conduct Issue-Based Campaigns
The New Patriotic Party’s National Council of Elders met with aspiring presidential candidates on September 11, 2025, to promote unity and discipline ahead of the January 31, 2026, presidential primaries. The meeting emphasized the importance of issue-based campaigns, mutual respect, and party unity.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting
Issue-Based Campaigns: The Council of Elders urged aspirants to focus on issues, past records, and forward-looking policies, rather than resorting to insults or personal attacks.
Party Unity: Aspirants reaffirmed their commitment to party unity and pledged to conduct their campaigns in a peaceful and decorous manner.
Ad Hoc Committee: An ad hoc committee was established to receive petitions and concerns from aspirants, particularly on matters relating to denigrating comments or actions that may bring the party’s image into disrepute.
Aspirants in Attendance
Hon. Kennedy Agyapong
Hon. Yaw Osei AdutwumH.E. Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia (joined via Zoom)
-Hon. Dr. Bryan Acheampong (represented by Hon. Andy Appiah-Kubi)
Council’s Expectations
The National Council of Elders expects all aspirants to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the party’s values of discipline, mutual respect, and unity. The Council will work to ensure a level playing field for all candidates while safeguarding the party’s unity and cohesion .
