No aspirant will be forced to withdraw from parliamentary primaries – NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has clarified its stance on parliamentary primaries for the 2028 general elections, stating that no candidate will be forced to withdraw from the contest. Party Director of Communications, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, emphasized that consultations with aspirants are integral to the democratic process and should not be misconstrued as attempts to oust candidates.

Aboagye clarified that the party is considering the unique dynamics of each constituency before determining candidate selection methods. The NPP leader, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, had previously announced efforts to identify capable individuals for parliamentary seats, rather than solely relying on primary outcomes. Aboagye emphasized that the party would not employ a uniform approach across all constituencies, acknowledging that in some cases, multiple strong candidates may emerge.

In such instances, discussions for consensus on a suitable candidate might take place. The party's approach aims to balance competitive primaries with consensus-building, recognizing that negotiations and agreement-building also form part of democratic processes.