Former flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Francis Addai-Nimoh, has condemned the party’s decision to hold its presidential primaries on January 31, 2026.

Speaking on UTV and monitored by GhanaWeb on Saturday, June 21, 2025, he expressed concern over the timing of the primaries, describing it as premature and potentially destabilising.

According to him, the party’s constitution stipulates that when in opposition, a flagbearer should be elected no later than four months before the next general election.

“This gives us the entire period from January to December to elect a flagbearer. In 2024, we selected our flagbearer on October 18, in line with the constitution,” he stated.

Addai-Nimoh argued that the new proposed date appears rushed and fails to account for key internal processes that must be completed.

The former Member of Parliament for Mampong further noted that the National Executive Committee (NEC) has announced that polling station executives will be elected in December.

“There are many things that need to be done. This appears to be a top-down approach, we still need to elect regional executives.

“Is this a top-down approach, a bottom-up approach, or a blend of both? This rushed process is a recipe for conflict and potential collapse,” he cautioned.

NPP has officially scheduled its presidential primaries for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The announcement has set the stage for a decisive contest to elect the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.

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