Political historian at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its decision to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections as early as January 2026.
The NPP, at an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council meeting, scheduled its presidential primaries for January 31, 2026 – a move that has sparked internal dissent and public scrutiny.
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Speaking to Starr News, Prof Adu-Gyamfi described the timing as a calculated attempt to rehabilitate a failed candidate and consolidate power within a select group of the party’s hierarchy.
“The party appears intent on whitewashing a failed candidate – an individual seeking to consolidate power and unilaterally influence the fate of others within the party,” he stated.
According to him, the current structure of the party’s electoral college, which he believes should be broadened, restricts inclusive participation and transparency.
“This process is not organic; it feels manufactured, much like the so-called ‘Thank You Tour.’ What we are witnessing is a clear sign of internal capture and a growing sense of defeat within the party’s ranks,” he added.
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Prof Adu-Gyamfi’s remarks join a growing chorus of concern from within the NPP, with some members describing the January date as premature and politically motivated.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Benjamin Sackey
