The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially scheduled its presidential primaries for Saturday, January 31, 2026. The announcement followed a high-level meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) held on June 17, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
The meeting, which brought together party executives and council members, was primarily aimed at discussing proposed amendments to the party’s constitution. These proposals were compiled and presented by the Constitutional Amendment Committee, chaired by respected legal practitioner Mr. Frank Davis.
According to the committee, over 300 amendment proposals were received from party members and sympathizers across the country, a clear indication of growing grassroots interest in internal party reforms. Mr. Davis and his team briefed the NEC and the National Council on the progress made so far, highlighting key areas that required immediate attention and decision-making.
One of the major issues discussed was the possible expansion of the party’s Electoral College. The committee acknowledged the widespread calls for reform in this area but clarified that final decisions on the extent and structure of the expansion would be made during the upcoming Delegates Conference in July 2025.
The timing of the presidential primaries was another key point of focus. The committee emphasized that determining the date did not require a constitutional amendment, as Article 13 of the NPP Constitution gives the National Council the authority to decide on such matters. Acting on this mandate, the National Council agreed that the presidential primaries will be held on January 31, 2026.
“This date was chosen in line with the constitution and after thorough consultation with stakeholders,” a party official noted after the meeting. “It reflects the party’s commitment to transparency, preparation, and proper organization as we look ahead to the 2028 general elections.”
The decision sets the stage for what is expected to be a competitive internal race, as interested aspirants begin to prepare their campaigns. It also marks a crucial phase in the NPP’s effort to strengthen internal democracy and respond to feedback from its support base.
As the July Delegates Conference approaches, party members and observers alike will be watching closely to see which of the proposed constitutional reforms are adopted, especially regarding the structure of future elections within the party.
The NPP’s willingness to consider broad input and introduce reforms signals a party that is positioning itself for long-term relevance, unity, and electoral competitiveness.
