NPP Opens 2028 Presidential Race: Nomination at GH₵100,000, Filing Fee GH₵500,000

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially launched the nomination process for its 2028 presidential primaries, setting a combined entry fee of GH₵600,000—GH₵100,000 for nomination forms and GH₵500,000 for the filing fee.

NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong made the announcement at a press conference in Accra on July 29, marking the formal start of what is expected to be a keenly contested race to select the party’s next flagbearer.

“I’m happy to announce to you that we have officially opened nominations for our party members to become presidential candidates of our party for the 2028 elections,” he stated.

According to the party’s timeline, the nomination window runs from July 29 to August 28, 2025, with the presidential primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The steep cost of participation has once again stirred discussions about the role of money in Ghanaian politics. While party officials argue that such fees help defray the cost of organizing internal elections, critics warn they could discourage capable but less affluent aspirants, limiting the race to candidates with strong financial or elite backing.

This early start to the primaries—more than two years ahead of the general elections—signals the NPP’s strategic intent to allow its eventual presidential candidate ample time to consolidate support, heal any internal divisions, and begin nationwide campaigning well in advance of 2028.