The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary proceeded smoothly on Saturday with high delegate participation and robust security arrangements, according to party legal team member Ross Osei Owusu. Speaking on Asaase Election Nerve Centre’s special edition of The Forum, the private legal practitioner praised organizational efforts.
Owusu expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election, describing security measures as excellent and delegate turnout as impressive. “We are very pleased with the way things are being conducted. Security is top notch and the delegates are turning out in their numbers,” he said during the broadcast.
Minor administrative challenges emerged when some delegates couldn’t locate their names on voter lists, though officials resolved these issues quickly. The legal team member remained optimistic that voting centers experiencing similar difficulties would address them swiftly. He emphasized that the orderly process gives aspirants confidence in a fair outcome.
The primary represents the first step in a series of internal elections as the party prepares to select its 2028 flagbearer. Over 211,000 delegates participated nationwide at more than 300 polling centers across all 16 regions. Five aspirants competed for the position, including former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and businessman Kennedy Agyapong.
Party officials collaborated with the Electoral Commission (EC) to finalize logistical and administrative preparations. Security personnel deployed across all voting locations maintained order throughout the day. Polling began at 7:00 a.m. and was scheduled to close at 2:00 p.m., with counting and result collation following immediately.
The NPP (New Patriotic Party) leadership appealed to delegates to accept results peacefully, stressing that unity after the contest would prove critical for general election preparations. Party leaders highlighted that responsible conduct during internal democratic processes strengthens the organization’s credibility and cohesion ahead of national polls.
