Paul Afoko has expressed concern over the party’s plan to hold presidential primaries in January 2026, describing it as a misstep.
The former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) noted that the party traditionally undergoes a structured renewal process every four years, beginning at the polling station level and progressing upwards.
“I think the party is making a big mistake going for presidential primaries in January [2026].
“Normally, this party goes through a renewal cycle every four years… that renewal starts from the polling stations all the way up.
“And after the national executive is in place, then you have a presidential primary,” he explained on Starr FM.
Afoko, however, remained neutral on the question of who should become the party’s flagbearer.
“I don’t have a favourite when it comes to who I think should become the flagbearer of the NPP. I wish them well, but I don’t have a favourite,” he said.
