The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has decided to reschedule the parliamentary primaries in constituencies with incumbent Members of Parliament from January 20 to January 27, 2024. This resolution was reached during a meeting of the National Executive Council on December 6, 2023.
Justin Kodua Frimpong, the Party’s General Secretary, disclosed this decision at a press conference in Accra. He also conveyed that campaign activities in these constituencies will remain suspended until the approval of the 2024 budget.
In another development, the National Council has granted approval for a request from the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to defer the announcement of his running mate. The initial deadline, as outlined in Article 13 of the NPP Constitution, mandated the flagbearer to reveal his running mate 12 months before the general elections.
With December 7, 2023, marking precisely 12 months until the 2024 elections, the Council has extended the deadline for Dr. Bawumia, awaiting a new date for the running mate announcement.
The NPP is optimistic about the seamless progression of its internal processes as it prepares for the upcoming parliamentary primaries and the eventual revelation of the vice-presidential candidate.