Akufo-Addo hosts NPP presidential aspirants to foster unity ahead of primaries

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo hosted a breakfast meeting at his private residence in Nima, Accra, with all five New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants to promote unity ahead of the party’s presidential primaries.

The meeting, held on Tuesday, October 21, was described as cordial and forward-looking, with aspirants and senior party officials reaffirming their commitment to a peaceful and issue-based internal contest.

A statement from the Office of the Former President emphasized the importance of party cohesion as the NPP looks ahead to the 2028 general elections.

Former President Akufo-Addo expressed gratitude to the aspirants for attending and praised their dedication to the party’s future.

He noted that he had collaborated closely with each of them and respected their individual contributions to the NPP and the nation. He urged them to concentrate their campaigns on ideas and policies rather than personal attacks.

“My commitment is to the unity of the NPP, the credibility of the process, and to working towards an energized and united party ready to win the 2028 elections,” he stated.

All five aspirants reportedly pledged to run clean campaigns and to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer after the primaries, scheduled for January 31, 2026. They also provided assurances that their campaign teams would maintain a positive atmosphere throughout the process.

Also present at the meeting were senior NPP officials including the Chairman of the Council of Elders, Hackman Owusu-Agyemang; Acting National Chairman, Danquah Smith Buttey; General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong; Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin; and former Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare.

The presidential aspirants in attendance were:

* Ken Ohene Agyapong
* Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP
* Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
* Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, MP
* Kwabena Agyei Agyepong

The meeting concluded with a call from the former President for party leadership to ensure a transparent and credible primary process, which he believes is key to uniting the party after the contest.

The statement was signed by Fatimatu Abubakar, spokesperson to the former President.