NPP Communications Director Cites Disqualification For Campaign Ban Breaches

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The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has warned prospective parliamentary aspirants that defying the party’s campaign ban could lead to disqualification from its parliamentary primaries.

Mr Aboagye cautioned that members seeking to represent the party must demonstrate respect for its rules and directives, arguing that disregard for internal regulations means “you’re not fit to lead the party at any level.”

 His remarks follow a directive ordering prospective aspirants, their agents and supporters to suspend all campaign activities until further notice.

Speaking on the directive, the Communications Director explained that the party has identified premature campaigning as a source of distraction, particularly at the constituency level, where incumbent Members of Parliament must concentrate on their parliamentary responsibilities and the party must focus on mobilisation.

According to him, the directive is to prevent early competition from undermining internal organisation while leadership prepares a timetable to guide the parliamentary candidate selection process.

Mr Aboagye emphasised that the directive was enforceable because the NPP operates as an organisation governed by established rules, adding that aspirants cannot expect members to respect their leadership if they themselves disregard instructions from the party.

“There are consequences to not complying with these directives, chief of which is the likelihood of disqualification just because you refuse to comply with the party’s directives.”

He expressed confidence that aspirants across the country would comply, pointing to public acknowledgements from some prospective candidates who urged their supporters to suspend campaign activities pending further instructions.

Party officers at polling station, electoral area, constituency, regional and national levels, including members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy Network (TESCON), have also been directed not to promote aspirants online or facilitate premature campaign activities.

The Communications Director further explained that the party would announce clear timelines and guidelines for the parliamentary process, giving prospective candidates a defined period within which to organise their campaigns.

The NPP has tasked constituency and regional executives with ensuring compliance in their respective jurisdictions. Until the official timetable is announced, aspirants are expected to suspend campaign activities and await further instructions from the party leadership.

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, also defended the party’s approach to identifying parliamentary candidates, arguing that consensus-building and negotiations are legitimate parts of internal democracy.

Mr Aboagye explained that the party’s search for candidates ahead of the 2028 general elections is to identify individuals with “the strongest prospects of winning parliamentary seats” while preserving unity among members. He reiterated that competitive elections are not the only means through which democratic decisions can be reached.

Speaking on the party’s candidate selection plans, the Communications Director noted that the NPP files nominations for individuals who represent it in parliamentary elections. He therefore argued that the party has a responsibility to assess its options and determine how best to secure victory in each constituency.

“Election, competitive election, isn’t the only indicator of democracy,” Mr Aboagye explained, pointing to negotiation and agreement as other ways of resolving internal competition.

He cited his unopposed election as the party’s Communications Director as an example of how consensus can emerge without a contested ballot. In his view, reaching an agreement among interested members does not automatically make a process “undemocratic”, provided the decision is reached within the party’s democratic principles.

Furthermore, he added the party’s grassroots members understands the need to maintain unity and avoid divisions that could weaken its electoral prospects. According to him, many members have been associated with the NPP for years and understand the importance of presenting a united front as the party prepares for future elections.

Demonstrating his point, the Communications Director used the example of a popular community figure who might not have considered entering politics to illustrate why the party could approach individuals with strong local support. He suggested that discussions among potential aspirants could help establish whether backing a single candidate would improve the NPP’s chances in a particular constituency.

However, Mr Aboagye clarified that the party’s approach would depend on local circumstances. Where several prospective candidates have a realistic chance of winning, they could compete through the ballot, while other constituencies might benefit from negotiations and consensus.

This approach would allow the party to assess candidates on their electoral prospects and encourage cooperation among members who share the objective of winning parliamentary seats.

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