NPP Leadership Challenges Intensify Ahead of Presidential Primary

As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares for its presidential primary on January 31, 2026, internal challenges and leadership critiques are coming to the forefront. Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the NPP, has voiced strong concerns regarding the party's current leadership strategy, advocating for a grassroots approach to rebuilding following the party's defeat in the 2024 elections. He warns that the existing top-down strategy could lead to further failures if local party members are not engaged effectively.

In a related context, Joseph Osei Owusu, Chairman of the NPP Presidential Elections Committee, has called for a decisive leadership change, suggesting that the party should look to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for inspiration. He cites the leadership style of NDC's Johnson Asiedu Nketiah as a model for restoring order and discipline within the NPP, which he claims is currently suffering from a lack of cohesion.

Meanwhile, a recent poll by Global Info Analytics indicates that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the frontrunner in the upcoming primary, projected to secure 57% of the votes. The poll, which surveyed over 10,000 respondents, shows Bawumia leading significantly, particularly in the northern regions, while his competitors, Kennedy Agyapong and Dr. Bryan Acheampong, have varying levels of support in other regions. This data underscores the critical juncture the NPP finds itself at as it seeks to unify and strengthen its base ahead of the elections.