The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged all its presidential aspirants to put unity and teamwork first, stressing that winning the party’s flagbearer race is only the beginning of the journey toward victory in the 2028 general elections.
Addressing candidates at the peace pact signing ceremony ahead of the January 31, 2026, primaries, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong said no individual candidate can succeed on their own and that collective support within the party will be essential.
“Please, all of you should understand that none of you alone, even when you win, can secure our victory in 2028. You will need the support of your brothers to be able to win the elections in 2028,” he said.
Mr Frimpong explained that the primaries should not only be seen as a contest to test internal popularity, but also as an opportunity to strengthen the party for the national elections. He assured aspirants that the party leadership would actively promote reconciliation and cooperation after the primaries.
“And I can assure you that as administrator of the party, every support that we need to give to all our aspirants and even after the elections, the process of reconciliation to bring everybody on board, you can trust us that we are fully prepared and ready to support you to make sure that we rally ourselves together to fight for the victory in 2028,” he added.
The peace pact, signed by all NPP flagbearer hopefuls, forms part of the party’s strategy to preserve unity and prevent internal disputes from undermining its chances in future elections. Political analysts say such agreements are vital, especially in parties with highly competitive internal races.
The NPP’s presidential primary on January 31 will select the party’s candidate for the 2028 general elections, and observers note that early reconciliation and collaboration among aspirants could greatly boost the party’s national prospects.
