NPP Expands Delegate Base for 2026 Presidential Primaries – Full List of New Voters Released
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially expanded the pool of delegates eligible to vote in its upcoming presidential primaries, scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the party confirmed that several new categories of officials and dignitaries will now be part of the voters’ register, also known as the album. The decision, taken in line with Article 13(1)(11) of the NPP Constitution and a motion adopted on July 19, 2025, is designed to broaden participation and strengthen internal democracy.
Categories of Newly Eligible Delegates
The expanded list is extensive, incorporating both past and present party figures as well as institutional representatives. They include:
Former Executives and Office Holders
- All former Regional and Constituency Executives
- All former party card-bearing Members of Parliament and Parliamentary Candidates
- All past National Officers
- All former party card-bearing Ministers and Deputy Ministers
- All former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs)
Councils and Patrons
- All members of the National Council of Elders
- 30 members of the National Council of Patrons
- 10 members from each Regional Council of Elders and 10 Patrons from each region
- 5 members from each Constituency Council of Elders and 5 Patrons from each constituency
External Branches and Student Wing (TESCON)
- All External Branch Executives and former External Branch Executives
- TESCON Presidents from each recognised tertiary institution
- The National TESCON Coordinator and all Regional TESCON Coordinators
- One TESCON Patron from each recognised institution
Registration Process and Deadline
The party has outlined a special registration process for all newly qualified delegates:
- External Branch Executives will receive an online registration link.
- Other categories of delegates are required to download registration forms from the party’s official website and submit them through their respective regional or constituency offices.
The exclusive registration window closes on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Ensuring a Credible Voter Register
The statement, signed by William Yemoah, Secretary to the Presidential Elections Committee, emphasized that a rigorous verification exercise will be conducted before the primaries. This measure is to ensure that the final album is both authentic and credible.
The expansion of the voting base marks a significant shift in the NPP’s internal electoral process, potentially increasing the diversity of voices involved in selecting the party’s next flagbearer ahead of the 2026 general elections.
