The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called a crucial meeting for all flagbearer aspirants on July 3, 2025. In the same announcement, the party has referred its Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe (also known as Abronye), to the disciplinary committee for violating party directives. These decisions were communicated in a statement dated June 24, 2025, by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, following a National Steering Committee meeting held on Tuesday.
The party has instructed all declared presidential hopefuls to attend a joint meeting with the Steering Committee and the National Council of Elders to discuss matters of mutual interest. This meeting is in preparation for the party’s presidential primaries, which are scheduled for January 31, 2026, to select its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. Notable aspirants include former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, ex-Essikado-Ketan MP Joe Ghartey, and Abetifi MP Dr. Bryan Acheampong.
In a decisive action, the NPP has sanctioned Abronye for breaching the directives of the National Council and making unguarded public comments, although specific details regarding his infractions were not provided. The party has also ordered an immediate halt to unauthorized caucuses or associations involving current and former executives meeting with aspirants, warning that such actions undermine party unity.
“The Party wishes to remind members of their constitutional obligation to protect party unity and to abide by and publicly support the Party’s decisions,” the statement emphasized. The NPP’s internal disciplinary measures indicate a tightening of protocols as it navigates a high-stakes succession race. With Dr. Bawumia widely regarded as the frontrunner, the meeting on July 3 is expected to set the tone for a competitive yet cohesive primary season.
By: Kweku Zurek
