NPP Presidential Race: Nomination GH₵100K, Filing GH₵500K
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially opened nominations for its 2028 presidential primaries, setting a high financial threshold for aspirants: GH₵100,000 for the nomination form and GH₵500,000 for filing—totaling GH₵600,000. This move kicks off what is expected to be a highly competitive flagbearer race. What We Found NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong confirmed on July 29, 2025, that the nomination process is underway. The nomination window will run from July 29 to August 28, 2025, with the presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. The combined cost of GH₵600,000 has stirred debate: while party leadership argues fees are needed to cover logistical costs, critics warn they risk excluding talented grassroots candidates lacking financial backing. The early start—over two years before the general election—signals NPP’s strategy to give the eventual flagbearer ample time to unify the party and launch a robust […]