The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will hold its national congress on Saturday, 3 October 2026, with 7,163 delegates set to choose the party’s national officers for the next phase of its political journey.
A total of 45 aspirants are contesting positions at the congress, which has been described as a defining moment for the party. However, the central message to delegates is that the NPP itself, represented by the “Great Elephant”, must emerge as the ultimate winner.
The internal contests may produce winners and unsuccessful candidates, but the competing aspirants should not be treated as opposing sides. They are members of the same political family, offering different approaches towards a shared vision.
Each of the 45 candidates has shown courage, commitment and a willingness to serve. Regardless of whether they secure an official position on 3 October, their participation is regarded as a contribution to the strength and future of the party.
The result, therefore, should not create a division between victorious and defeated camps. From 4 October, all candidates and delegates will remain part of the same organisation. The congress should be viewed not as a confrontation within the NPP, but as an opportunity to prepare the party for 2028.
The conduct of the campaign and voting process will be as important as the outcome. Delegates have been urged to reject bitterness, personal attacks and unnecessary conflict, with the warning that damaging fellow party members would weaken the organisation as a whole.
The party’s next leaders should be chosen for their ability to unite all 45 campaign groups after the results are announced. They must also have a vision that extends beyond the congress and demonstrate the humility and commitment required to bring the different camps together.
A further priority is ensuring that the national officers remain connected to the grassroots. The appeal includes Suame and every constituency across the country, with delegates asked to select leaders who listen to local concerns and engage actively with party members rather than becoming detached in Accra.
The 45 aspirants have been praised for demonstrating that the NPP remains a home for talented and courageous leaders. Their contribution, energy and future leadership will be needed as the party seeks to reclaim victory and secure its long-term future.
Delegates, meanwhile, have been reminded that they carry the responsibility for determining the direction of the party. Their votes should be guided by wisdom, foresight and a commitment to cohesion.
The aim is for the aftermath of 3 October to demonstrate that the congress did more than select national officers: it strengthened the bond within the NPP’s political family.
By Kobina Amo-Aidoo, Financial Secretary, Suame Constituency
