A recent survey conducted among 828 delegates of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) reveals a growing call within party ranks for fresh leadership ahead of the 2028 general elections.
findings, released during the party’s National Delegates Conference, highlight deep divisions and strategic challenges facing the opposition following their 2024 election defeat.
According to the survey, 52.3% of respondents prefer Kennedy Agyapong as the party’s next flagbearer, while 40.9% support the return of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
This split points to broader concerns around ethnic representation and electoral strategy. A significant 56.2% of delegates expect the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to field a Christian Akan candidate in 2028, emphasizing the need for the NPP to select leadership that resonates with its traditional support base while appealing to swing voters.
Efforts to foster unity within the NPP received a lukewarm response, with 68% of delegates rating current reconciliation initiatives as inadequate. The survey suggests that meaningful grassroots engagement is necessary to heal internal rifts beyond symbolic efforts.
Economic perspectives among party delegates appear mixed. Half acknowledge some macroeconomic stabilization under the current government led by President Mahama, yet 36.7% say ordinary Ghanaians continue to face persistent hardship.
Political analysts view the survey as a crucial barometer for the NPP’s rebuilding strategy.
The party is under pressure to address internal divisions while presenting a united and credible alternative to the NDC, which is expected to unveil a new presidential candidate for the upcoming elections. The findings underscore the urgent need for the NPP to balance demographic considerations with voters’ demands for competence and effective economic management.
As Ghana approaches the 2028 polls, the NPP’s leadership choices and strategy could prove pivotal in shaping the country’s political landscape.
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