NPP Conducts Balloting for 2026 Flagbearer Race: Ken Agyapong Tops the List

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully conducted its official balloting exercise to determine the order in which presidential aspirants will appear on the ballot paper for the party’s upcoming presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026.

In a statement issued by the party’s Presidential Elections Committee on October 10, five aspirants have been confirmed to contest for the NPP’s flagbearership position. The order on the ballot paper is as follows:

1. Ken Ohene Agyapong

2. Dr. Bryan Acheampong

3. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

4. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum

5. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong

The exercise, held in collaboration with officials from the Electoral Commission (EC), was aimed at ensuring transparency, credibility, and fairness throughout the party’s internal electoral process.

In a statement, William Yamoah, Secretary to the Presidential Elections Committee, expressed appreciation to all aspirants, their representatives, and EC officials for their cooperation and decorum during the event.

He reaffirmed the party’s dedication to democratic principles, stating:

 “The New Patriotic Party remains steadfast in its resolve to conduct a transparent, credible, and peaceful presidential primary as we prepare to elect a flagbearer for the 2026 general elections.”

This balloting marks a major milestone in the NPP’s internal election process as the party gears up for what is expected to be a highly competitive contest to choose its next leader ahead of the 2026 national polls.