A member of the New Patriotic Party, Francis Addai-Nimoh, has withdrawn from the party’s upcoming presidential primary, citing “unhealthy monetisation,” internal bias, and poor timing.
He explained that the decision followed broad consultations with his team and careful reflection on the state of the party.
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His decision is founded on the following: inappropriate political timing, a top-down approach to internal contests, bias by party executives, and the unhealthy monetisation of our internal politics.
In a press release issued on August 27, 2025, Addai-Nimoh criticised the scheduled date of the presidential primary, January 31, 2026, and raised concerns about fairness and transparency in the processes leading up to the election.
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Specifically, he expressed frustration with what he described as the party’s “inclination and bias towards one candidate,” and condemned the high cost of participation.
According to him, the GHS 4.6 million being demanded from each aspirant is excessive and reflects an unethical shift in the party’s values.
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“These factors, I believe, undermine the foundations of our internal democratic culture and place unethical emphasis on money rather than competence and winnability,” he added.
Despite his withdrawal, Addai-Nimoh wished the remaining aspirants well in their campaigns, and reaffirmed his loyalty to the NPP and to Ghana.
“Long live the NPP and long live our homeland, Ghana,” his statement concluded.
