38 h. ago NPP flagbearer race: Vetting to decide disqualification, not Development Fee – Party

The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has clarified that the payment of the GH¢4 million “development fee” will not, on its own, lead to the outright disqualification of a presidential aspirant.

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42 h. ago NPP’s flagbearer race hit by controversy over ‘silent’ GH¢4m ‘Dev’t Fee’, Addai Nimo raises questions

A fresh controversy has erupted within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) following revelations of new conditions reportedly imposed on presidential hopefuls ahead of the 2028 general elections. Former flagbearer aspirant Francis Addai Nimo has disclosed that aspirants are now required to pay a GH¢4 million “development fee” in addition to the cost of nomination […]

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3 d. ago I’m more popular than those claiming to be more popular than Bawumia – Ofosu Nkansah hits back

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has taken a swipe at contenders in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race who claim to enjoy greater grassroots popularity than Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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9 d. ago NPP Race: Kennedy Agyapong’s strong name recognition is an advantage – Sulemana Braimah

Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has outlined the strengths and weaknesses of Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares for its presidential primaries in January 2026. Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsfile programme on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Mr Braimah said the former Assin Central legislator, […]

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1 week ago NPP race: Ken Agyapong’s past behaviour of reckless talk may affect him – Sulemana Braimah

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has suggested that Kennedy Agyapong's past conduct and outspoken style could pose challenges to his bid to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

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1 week 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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1 week ago NPP race: Your time will come; it’s Bawumia time – Hassan Tampuli to his ‘friend’ Bryan Acheampong

Deputy Ranking Member of the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, has urged his “friend” and colleague, Bryan Acheampong, to exercise patience in his presidential ambitions, stressing that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is currently best served under the leadership of former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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1 week ago NPP Race: I think Bawumia is going to win – Sulemana Braimah

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Mr Sulemana Braimah, has predicted victory for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming flagbearer primaries.

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1 week ago NPP MP Predicts Easy Victory for Kennedy Agyapong in Party Leadership Race

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-mp-predicts-easy-victory-for-kennedy-agyapong-in-party-leadership-race/Nhyiaeso MP Stephen Amoah has declared that Kennedy Agyapong will secure the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer position without significant challenge, citing widespread grassroots support for the Assin Central legislator. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Friday, Amoah described what he termed “organic support” from party members as evidence of Agyapong’s rising influence within NPP […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-mp-predicts-easy-victory-for-kennedy-agyapong-in-party-leadership-race/

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago NPP Race: NPP and Ghana need a leader who embodies our core values – Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated his commitment to the values and traditions of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stating that both the party and the nation are calling for a leader grounded in principle, humility, and foresight.

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1 week ago Former MP Exits NPP Presidential Race Over 4.6 Million Cedi Entry Fee

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-mp-exits-npp-presidential-race-over-4-6-million-cedi-entry-fee/Francis Addai-Nimoh has withdrawn from the New Patriotic Party’s presidential contest, citing excessive filing fees and concerns about fairness in the selection process ahead of the January 2026 primaries. The former Mampong MP, who has contested for the party’s top position multiple times since 2010, announced his decision Wednesday after what he described as extensive […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-mp-exits-npp-presidential-race-over-4-6-million-cedi-entry-fee/

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Bawumia would win NPP race massively if elections were today – Fred Oware

Senior Advisor to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed confidence that the former Vice President remains the overwhelming choice of the party’s grassroots.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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