The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the official timetable for the 2025 presidential primaries, with nominations opening on July 29 and closing on August 28, according to a report by MyNewsGH.
The race is shaping up to be one of the most huge internal contests in the party’s recent history.
As attention change to the cost of entry, leading party member Odeneho Kwaku Appiah has hinted that the filing fee for aspirants could reach a minimum of GHC500,000.
“Anyone who is serious must be ready to raise that amount,” he stated in a Facebook post. The hefty financial requirement is already sparking conversations within party circles.
The primary process will involve several stages, including vetting, petition handling, and balloting, all resulting in the main vote scheduled for January 31, 2026.
A runoff is planned for February 14 if no candidate secures a majority.
Although the NPP has not officially released the full list of contenders, the spotlight is already on former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong.
Their potential face-off is expected to define the direction of the party’s future.
Dr. Bawumia is seen as the establishment’s preferred candidate, with many viewing him as the natural successor to President Nana Akufo-Addo, given his long-standing role in government.
However, Kennedy Agyapong is likely to appeal to party members seeking bold change, leveraging his anti-corruption message and confrontational style.