Akufo-Addo Hosts NPP Presidential Aspirants in Breakfast Summit to Forge Unity Ahead of 2026 Primaries
Akufo-Addo Hosts NPP Presidential Aspirants in Breakfast Summit to Forge Unity Ahead of 2026 Primaries
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo convened a pivotal breakfast meeting at his private residence in Nima, Accra, on Tuesday, bringing together five New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants to foster unity and set the tone for a harmonious campaign ahead of the party’s January 31, 2026, presidential primaries.
The gathering, described as a candid and cordial exchange, aimed to steer the NPP toward a cohesive front following its bruising loss in the 2024 general elections.
In a press release issued post-meeting, Akufo-Addo, who led Ghana from 2017 to 2025, underscored his unwavering commitment to the NPP’s unity, urging the aspirants to prioritize issue-based campaigns and avoid divisive tactics. “The strength of our party lies in our unity.
I implore you to engage in healthy, respectful competition that elevates our vision for Ghana,” he reportedly told the group, emphasizing the need for a robust yet amicable race to select the NPP’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections.
The aspirants—Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, and Dr. Bryan Acheampong—pledged to rally behind the eventual winner, committing to a campaign free of rancor. Sources close to the meeting, cited on platforms like X, noted Bawumia’s emphasis on economic recovery plans, Agyapong’s focus on grassroots mobilization, and Adutwum’s push for education reform, signaling diverse but complementary agendas. “We are one NPP family, and we will support whoever emerges to lead us to victory,” a joint statement from the aspirants affirmed.
Akufo-Addo, whose presidency saw milestones like the Free SHS policy but faced criticism over economic challenges and galamsey, also called on the NPP’s national leadership to ensure a transparent and credible primary process, warning against manipulations that could fracture the party’s base. The primaries, expected to draw over 200,000 delegates, follow the NPP’s reduced parliamentary tally of 90 seats after the NDC’s 185-seat sweep in 2024, a loss some, like MP Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, attribute to voter apathy and internal discord.
