NPP Presidential Election Committee releases provisional register to flagbearer aspirants

The Presidential Election Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially handed over the provisional register to all contestants seeking the party’s flagbearer position ahead of the January 2026 elections.

The register provides an official list of eligible delegates and forms a key part of the party’s preparations for a transparent and credible internal election.

During the handover ceremony, committee chairman Joe Osei Wusu urged all aspirants to carefully review the provisional register and provide any feedback or discrepancies they might identify.

He stressed that the committee is fully committed to ensuring a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process.

“We have taken all necessary steps to make sure the process is transparent and inclusive,”

Mr. Osei Wusu assured the aspirants and party members of the committee’s impartiality.

He further explained that the decision to release the register followed extensive consultations with all contestants to ensure fairness and consensus.

“Before making the register public, we met with each aspirant to discuss the process and address any concerns,” he noted.

The handover event was attended by key flagbearer aspirants, including Kennedy Agyepong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adu-Twum, and Engineer Kwabena Agyepong.

Representatives were present on behalf of other contestants: Lawyer Appiah Kubi for Bryn Achempong and Fred Oware for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

The provisional register release marks a significant step in the NPP’s preparations for the internal elections, providing contestants with the opportunity to verify the information before the final register is confirmed.

The committee has emphasized that this process is designed to strengthen confidence in the party’s democratic procedures and ensure a smooth, credible voting exercise in the lead-up to the party’s selection of its 2026 presidential flagbearer.

Joe Osei Wusu concluded by urging all stakeholders, including party members and delegates, to cooperate with the committee.

He emphasized that the transparency and integrity of the process are vital for maintaining party unity and trust in the election outcome.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith