Micah Jonah
January 31, 2026
Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party on Friday conducted its 2026 presidential primaries, with party delegates across the country voting to determine who will lead the party into the 2028 general election.
The exercise, which attracted wide national attention, was broadcast live by several media organisations, including JoyNews, Metro TV, GHOne TV, UTV Ghana and Joy 99.7 FM, as voting and collation progressed across various centres.
Key aspirants intensified last minute engagements with party members, while supporters gathered at polling venues to follow developments. Commentaries and interviews aired throughout the day focused on party unity, internal democracy and the future direction of the NPP.
Several prominent figures within the party publicly declared support for their preferred candidates, stressing the need for cohesion after the primaries, regardless of the outcome.
Party officials said the process was designed to be transparent and credible, with security agencies and electoral officers on ground to ensure a smooth exercise.
The NPP primaries are seen as a critical step in shaping Ghana’s political landscape ahead of the 2028 presidential election, as the party seeks to retain power and present a strong candidate to voters nationwide.
