NPP Primaries 2023: 5 Potential Candidates
NPP Primaries 2023: Five Potential Candidates
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to hold its primaries in 2023 to elect a flagbearer for the 2024 general elections. So far, five names have emerged as potential candidates:
Mahamadu Bawumia
Kennedy Agyapong
Alan Kyeremanteng
Akoto Afriyie
Kwabena Agyapong
Dr. Bawumia is popular among party members and is seen as a safe choice. He has a strong track record as vice president and is seen as a competent technocrat.
Hon. Kennedy Agyapong who some people think is a controversial figure, is also a popular one. He is known for his outspokenness and his willingness to challenge the status quo. He could attract support from some party members who are unhappy with the current government.
Mr. Alan Kyerematen is a long-time member of the NPP and has served in a number of ministerial positions. He is seen as a charismatic leader and a potential reformer.
Mr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto is a rising star in the NPP. He is popular among young people and is seen as a potential reformer.
Mr. Kwabena Agyapong is a former minister of state and is known for his strong support for the NPP. He could attract support from some party members who are loyal to the party’s founder, Jerry John Rawlings.
The outcome of the primaries will depend on a number of factors, including the candidates’ campaigns, the state of the economy, and the mood of the party. It is too early to say for sure who will win, but it is sure to be a close race.
Here are some additional insights into the upcoming NPP primaries:
- The race is likely to be close, with no clear frontrunner.
- The economy will be a major issue in the election, with voters likely to punish the incumbent party if the economy is doing poorly.
- The mood of the party will also be a factor, with voters likely to be more supportive of a change in leadership if they are unhappy with the current government.
Ultimately, the outcome of the election will depend on the candidates’ campaigns and the mood of the party. The candidates who run the most effective campaigns and who can connect with voters will be the most likely to succeed.
The Election Date
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has set November 4, 2023, as the date for its presidential primaries to select a flag bearer for the general election in 2024.
However, if more than five candidates file to run in the primaries, the party will call a Special Congress on August 26.
The nomination period for the presidential primaries will begin on May 26 and end on June 24, 2023.
The party also announced that parliamentary primaries will be held on February 24, 2024, and nominations will be accepted between December 20, 2023, and January 4, 2024.
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