Former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir Hammond, has cautioned New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirants not to attempt leaving the party after the presidential primaries scheduled for January 2026.

According to him, the party will not tolerate a repeat of what happened in 2023, when former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen resigned from the NPP after losing the party’s flagbearer race.

Speaking on Oyerepa TV, KT Hammond stressed that the party would not entertain any form of what he described as “nonsense” that could destroy its unity and cohesion.

“Know how to go about your campaign so that we can elect our new flagbearer peacefully. After the primaries, nobody will be allowed to leave the party after using it for their personal gain. It won’t happen like what Alan did.

“Alan is not coming back to the party, so nobody should think of breaking away,” he warned.

NPP Presidential Race: Here are the ballot positions for flagbearer aspirants

The NPP is set to elect its flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Kennedy Agyapong is contesting the NPP flagbearership position alongside former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong, former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum and former General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong.



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