5 d. ago NPP Flagbearer race: Ethnicism could make NPP unattractive – Tanko

The Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Tanko Computer, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against promoting ethnicity and religion in its flagbearer race, warning that such tactics could make the party unattractive to many Ghanaians.

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6 d. ago ‘Shots at Bawumia reflect his strength in flagbearer contest’ – Fatimatu Abubakar

Former Deputy Information Minister Fatimatu Abubakar says the criticism aimed at Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia highlights his status as the frontrunner in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race. Speaking on JoyNews AM, she argued that the level of scrutiny directed at the Vice President reflects his prominence in the contest. “The shots that […]

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7 d. ago NPP Flagbearership Race: 5 aspirants successfully file for presidential primary – NPP

The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that five aspirants have successfully submitted their completed nomination forms ahead of the Party’s upcoming presidential primary.

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8 d. ago Bryan Acheampong urges supporters to avoid divisive commentary ahead of NPP flagbearership race

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has issued an appeal to his supporters nationwide, urging them to avoid personal attacks and divisive language as the party prepares for its internal leadership contest.

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8 d. ago NPP flagbearership race: ‘I’ve been tested in difficult times, and I’ve delivered’ – Bryan Acheampong

Member of Parliament for Abetifi and contender in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming flagbearer race, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has formally submitted his nomination to lead the party into the 2026 Presidential Primaries.

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8 d. ago NPP Flagbearer Race: Kennedy Agyapong’s team vows to abide by party rules but remain resolute

Spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team, Kwasi Kwarteng, has assured that the team will strictly adhere to the rules and regulations governing the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming delegates’ conference.

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9 d. ago NPP flagbearership race: I’m not an ingrate – Napo reaffirms support for Bawumia

The 2024 Vice-Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has declared unwavering support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the party prepares for the 2026 presidential election.

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9 d. ago NPP flagbearership race: Kwabena Agyepong becomes first to file nomination

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyepong, has become the first aspirant to officially file his nomination forms for the party’s flagbearer contest ahead of the 2028 general election.

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1 week ago Bawumia Condemns Tribal Politics as NPP Flagbearer Race Heats Up

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bawumia-condemns-tribal-politics-as-npp-flagbearer-race-heats-up/Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has strongly denounced what he describes as tribal and religious bigotry creeping into the New Patriotic Party’s internal contest to select a new flagbearer. His comments come amid mounting criticism of fellow presidential aspirant Dr Bryan Acheampong over controversial remarks about tribal dynamics affecting the party’s 2024 electoral defeat. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bawumia-condemns-tribal-politics-as-npp-flagbearer-race-heats-up/

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1 week ago Adutwum camp dismisses Global InfoAnalytics poll, claims strong grassroots support in NPP flagbearer race

The campaign team of former Education Minister and MP for Bosomtwe, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has rejected the latest Global InfoAnalytics poll on the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer contest, insisting that the party’s grassroots remain firmly behind their candidate. Speaking on JoyNews on Friday, August 22, 2025, Dr. Adutwum’s spokesperson, Opoku Mensah, argued that […]

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3 w. ago Bawumia commanding overwhelming support ahead of flagbearer race

With the New Patriotic Party (NPP) officially opening nominations for its 2028 flagbearer race, and competition intensifying, the overwhelming favourite is beginning to emerge.

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3 w. ago Second chances are not a reward for weak candidates: they are for winnable ones

Like the infamous amendment to the laws in George Orwell’s Animal Farm that eventually read, “All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others”, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Executive Committee (NEC) directive cautioning aspirants in the flagbearer race not to campaign until after the Akwatia by-election was clearly never intended to be applied evenly.

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3 w. ago Spokesman Touts Agyapong as Top NPP Contender in Heated Flagbearer Race

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spokesman-touts-agyapong-as-top-npp-contender-in-heated-flagbearer-race/Paul Abdul Rahman Issah Dowuona, campaign spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Kwabena Agyepong, declared his candidate the party’s “most qualified” contender during a Thursday television interview. Dowuona framed Agyepong’s integrity and policy vision as unmatched against rivals Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong. “The contest is between these three,” Dowuona stated on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spokesman-touts-agyapong-as-top-npp-contender-in-heated-flagbearer-race/

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4 w. ago NPP Flagbearer Race Intensifies as MPs Reveal Candidate Loyalties

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-flagbearer-race-intensifies-as-mps-reveal-candidate-loyalties/Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is navigating a pivotal phase in its flagbearer contest, with parliamentarians publicly aligning with candidates ahead of a fiercely competitive primary. Endorsements have begun reshaping internal alliances, exposing early frontrunners and strategic divisions within the party. Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia holds a significant lead in declared MP support. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-flagbearer-race-intensifies-as-mps-reveal-candidate-loyalties/

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