Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu backs NPP's January 2026 flagbearer polls

Former Majority Leader and veteran NPP lawmaker, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has thrown his support behind the party’s decision to hold its flagbearer primaries early, describing the move as a strategic step to enhance preparedness for the 2028 general elections.

Speaking in an interview with the Daily Graphic on June 24, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said the January 31, 2026, date set for the presidential primary is in line with the NPP’s internal guidelines, especially when the party is in opposition.

He explained that early primaries will allow the party enough time to heal internal rifts, consolidate support, and mount a strong campaign ahead of the national polls.

According to him, early resolution of the party’s flagbearer will enable the party to focus fully on its national message and unite the grassroot members.

“Once the candidate is announced early, the party can channel all its energy into the preparation for the national elections, rather than being consumed by extended internal competition,” he noted.

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu also praised the party’s leadership for consulting broadly and ensuring internal structures are aligned for the upcoming primary.

He called for discipline, civility, and mutual respect among aspirants and their supporters as the party heads into a crucial electoral phase.

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