NPP begins search for winnable parliamentary candidates ahead of 2028

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and presidential candidate, has announced that the party is initiating a search for parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2028 general elections. This move aims to identify individuals capable of winning seats, rather than relying solely on internal party primaries.

Speaking about the party's preparations, Dr Bawumia highlighted that while some candidates might have the financial resources to win parliamentary primaries, they might not possess the necessary support to secure victory in the general election. Consequently, the NPP intends to conduct an independent assessment of potential candidates across various constituencies to enhance its prospects of securing more parliamentary seats.

Bawumia cautioned that permitting such candidates to emerge through the primary process could ultimately result in the loss of parliamentary seats. He stated that the candidate search is already underway and will be conducted by multiple independent sources, whose findings will be compared to determine the strongest potential candidates.

When the assessments identify an individual with a strong chance of winning a specific constituency, the NPP is prepared to approach and persuade that person to contest the seat on the party's ticket. The NPP also plans to expedite its internal elections in order to complete them as soon as possible prior to the 2028 general elections.

This process will commence with parliamentary constituency elections, including interactions with sitting Members of Parliament. The party is committed to ensuring transparency and selecting candidates who can deliver electoral victories. This strategy is part of the NPP's broader effort to bolster its electoral performance ahead of the 2028 elections, with the objective of identifying robust parliamentary candidates who can retain existing seats and reclaim constituencies that the party has lost.