NPP directs prospective parliamentary aspirants to stop campaign activities

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has instructed all candidates seeking parliamentary positions to cease all campaigning activities prior to the party's announcement of guidelines for its parliamentary primaries, according to a statement released on October 11, 2026. In the directive, signed by the party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP revealed that it had received numerous complaints regarding party members who had begun campaigning in various constituencies.

The party emphasized that such actions violate its regulations and Code of Conduct, warning that they could foster an unfair electoral environment and erode unity and discipline within the party. The directive applies to all forms of campaigning, including the use of posters, billboards, banners, organizing rallies, meetings with polling station executives, and constituency tours aimed at garnering support.

Additionally, the NPP has banned the distribution of items or other incentives to delegates and party members, as well as paid advertisements on media and social media platforms promoting prospective candidates. Party officers at different levels, including TESCON, have been directed to refrain from endorsing any parliamentary aspirants on social media platforms like Facebook, X, and Instagram.

The statement further warned that non-compliance with the directive will result in disciplinary action, potentially impacting candidates' eligibility to participate in the party’s parliamentary primaries. The NPP assured that it will disclose the timetable and guidelines for its parliamentary processes at a later date and has directed constituency and regional executives to ensure strict adherence to the directive within their respective jurisdictions. The statement concluded with a call for all party members to cooperate with the leadership.