Presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have signed a peace pact, committing themselves to a non-violent, respectful, and orderly campaign as the party prepares for its internal presidential primaries.
The pact, signed at a ceremony attended by party executives, representatives of civil society, and security agencies, is intended to promote unity and prevent tensions that could undermine the credibility of the selection process.
By appending their signatures, the aspirants pledged to conduct their campaigns with tolerance, fairness, and adherence to the party’s rules and code of conduct.
The aspirants who signed the agreement are Kennedy Ohene Agyapong – Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Dr Bryan Acheampong – MP for Abetifi and former Minister for Agriculture, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – Former Vice President, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum – Former Minister of Education, Kwabena Agyepong – Former Presidential Press Secretary and NPP General Secretary.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong said the pact underscores the party’s commitment to a transparent, fair, and peaceful primary process.
“The peace pact ensures that all candidates actively participate at every stage and accept the results of the January 31 primaries. It also commits all aspirants to maintain party cohesion and support the winner in the 2028 general elections,” he said.
The aspirants, in turn, reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful campaigning and urged their supporters to act responsibly throughout the process.
The peace pact outlines key principles, including the rejection of hate speech, personal attacks, and incitement to violence. It also commits aspirants to resolving disputes through established party mechanisms and legal means, rather than through confrontation or intimidation.
The NPP is expected to hold its presidential primaries on Saturday, January 31, 2026, a contest that will determine the party’s flagbearer for the next general elections. With several high-profile contenders in the race, the primaries are anticipated to be closely contested.
Party leaders expressed confidence that the peace pact will help maintain discipline and unity before, during, and after the primaries, ensuring that the eventual winner emerges from a process seen as transparent, credible, and peaceful by party members and the wider public.
