90% of NPP Council Endorsed Early Presidential Primaries – Kofi Tonto
On Friday, June 20, 2025, political aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, delivered a striking revelation: “90 per cent of the NPP Council endorsed early presidential primaries.” His statement marks the latest twist in the unfolding drama inside the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking during a media engagement in Accra, Tonto painted a picture of near-unanimity.
“An overwhelming majority of our Council members agree that holding presidential primaries ahead of time would boost our unity and give the party momentum going into 2028,” he stated on Friday.
This endorsement follows a similar account from the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, who, on June 18, confirmed that “almost 99 per cent” of the National Council supported moving the primaries forward.
With the National Executive Committee (NEC) recently settling on Friday, January 31, 2026 as the date for the presidential primary, the endorsement by Kofi Tonto underscores a solid consensus across the party’s leadership echelons. “This decision is about putting the party’s interests first,” Tonto emphasized, noting that an early selection “allows us to rally behind a candidate early, build a winning team, and begin robust campaigning.”
This surge in support comes amid swirling speculations within party ranks. Critics have raised concerns that scheduling the primary so far ahead of 2028 could ignite fractures between aspirants. However, Tonto remains unflinching.
“We’re confident this process will be transparent, inclusive, and ultimately, unifying,” he assured.
His words follow those of Kodua Frimpong, who stated the NEC’s rationale on Wednesday, June 18, saying:
“We believe that electing our presidential candidate early gives the party enough time to rally behind the candidate and build momentum going into the general elections.”
Yet, resistance still lingers among a small fraction of Council members. A few have openly questioned the wisdom of the early primary, warning of potential conflict if the process lacks fairness. Responding to such concerns on Friday, June 20, Tonto was clear: “We will engage all stakeholders. Party unity remains paramount—we’re not looking for winners and losers inside NPP; we’re looking for Ghana’s future leader.”
The next pivotal moment comes on January 31, 2026, when NPP will choose its presidential standard-bearer. Should the strong backing by Kofi Tonto and Justin Kodua Frimpong translate into effective campaign infrastructure and grassroots unity, the party believes this early move could prove its strategic masterstroke.
Only time will tell if this bold gamble pays off—and whether by mid-2026, the NPP will indeed be firmly positioned to reclaim government power in 2028.
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