Political scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to carefully manage its internal differences ahead of its January 31, 2026, presidential primaries.
Speaking on Top Story on Joy FM, Dr Asah-Asante said the responsibility rests with both the party’s leadership and the presidential aspirants to ensure a peaceful and credible contest, particularly at a time when the party is already facing internal challenges.
“With the problems within the party, they must make sure the election is peaceful, that those who lose accept defeat and abide by the rules of the game. Beyond that, supporters must rally behind the winner,” he stated.
Dr Asah-Asante cautioned that the tone of recent campaign exchanges could complicate efforts at post-primary reconciliation. He observed that aspirants who had engaged in public attacks against one another might struggle to mobilise broad support if they eventually emerge as the party’s flagbearer.
His remarks come on the back of a peace pact signed by all five NPP presidential aspirants on Thursday, pledging their commitment to unity, respect for the electoral process, and support for the eventual winner.
The aspirants include Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Kwabena Agyepong.
The agreement is intended to forestall post-primary divisions as the NPP positions itself for the 2028 general elections.