NPP Presidential Primary Begins Nationwide Amid Smooth Voting
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Ashanti Region: Early Start and Heavy Turnout
In the Ashanti Region, voting started promptly at 7:00 a.m. across all 47 constituencies. A total of 36,626 delegates are expected to take part in the exercise.
At the Kumasi Cultural Centre, delegates from the Bantama Constituency turned up in large numbers to cast their ballots. Out of the 899 accredited delegates in the constituency, more than 100 had voted by 9:00 a.m. Long queues formed early as many delegates arrived ahead of time to allow them attend to other engagements later in the day.
Security at the center was tight, with officers from the Ghana Police Service deployed to maintain order. A member of the Kennedy Agyapong campaign team, Ralph Agyapong, expressed confidence that his candidate would emerge victorious both in Bantama and nationwide. However, supporters of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia remained equally confident that delegates would once again entrust him with the party’s leadership.
The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye, described the voting process as smooth and orderly, expressing optimism that the party would elect a strong candidate to lead the NPP into the 2028 elections.
Volta Region: Peaceful Process in Ho
In the Ho Municipality, delegates reported early at the two polling centres located at OLA Ho Senior High School. Voting began smoothly at exactly 7:00 a.m., with a strong police presence.
The Municipal Electoral Commission Officer, Emilia Akortia, confirmed that 230 delegates out of 1,399 had voted by 9:00 a.m. She noted that the process had been peaceful and well-organised, adding that 891 delegates were expected to vote at the centre. Security was reinforced by the regional police command, and party guidelines were strictly observed throughout the exercise.
Northern Region: Calm and Orderly Voting
Across the Northern Region, voting is ongoing in all 18 constituencies, with 12,474 delegates expected to cast their ballots at 19 designated centers.
Reports from constituencies such as Sagnarigu, Tamale Central, Tamale North, and Tamale South indicate a smooth process. Delegates arrived early, many clad in party colors
, and were guided efficiently through verification and voting to avoid congestion.
By 8:30 a.m., about 35 delegates had voted in Tamale Central, while turnout at Sagnarigu remained steady throughout the morning. Security personnel were visibly stationed at all centres, restricting access to only accredited individuals. As of 8:50 a.m., no incidents had been recorded, and both officials and delegates expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the primary.
Central Region: Aspirants Expect Fair Contest
In Assin Central, presidential hopeful Kennedy Agyapong cast his ballot at the Centenary polling station and expressed confidence in a free and peaceful contest. Speaking to the media, he said the party had taken adequate measures to prevent violence and irregularities.
He noted that the strong police presence was reassuring and expressed hope that whoever wins the contest would unite the party ahead of the 2028 elections.
Meanwhile, in Cape Coast South, 68 out of 637 delegates had voted by 8:02 a.m., according to presiding officer Richard Asenso. In Cape Coast North, 100 of the expected 635 delegates had cast their ballots by 8:46 a.m. Both constituencies reported calm conditions supported by adequate security deployment.
Kpandai: Call for Unity and Reconciliation
From Kpandai, the Member of Parliament, Mathew Nyindam, urged party members to see the internal election as an opportunity for unity, reflection, and reorganisation. He made the call after casting the first ballot when voting began at 7:00 a.m.
Mr. Nyindam praised the Electoral Commission for the timely start and commended the police for ensuring adequate security. A total of 773 delegates are expected to vote in the constituency.
Supporters of Dr. Bryan Acheampong in the area expressed strong confidence in their candidate’s chances. The constituency coordinator for his campaign, Joseph Kupue, stated that the team was optimistic of securing over 500 votes based on positive feedback from delegates.
Eastern Region: Smooth Voting Across Constituencies
In the Eastern Region, voting has been largely peaceful across 36 polling stations in 33 constituencies, with 22,264 delegates expected to participate.
The Regional Secretary of the NPP, Anthony Osei-Adjei, explained that constituencies such as Nsawam-Adoagyir, Nkawkaw, and New Juaben South were allocated two polling centres each due to their large delegate populations. He confirmed that no disputes or misunderstandings had been recorded since voting commenced.
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