Political historian at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its decision to hold presidential primaries for the 2028 Election as early as January 2026.

The party, during an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council meeting, scheduled the flagbearer election for January 31, 2026, a move that has sparked internal concerns and public debates.

According to a report by Starrfm.com.gh, Prof Adu-Gyamfi described the early primary as a strategic attempt to "rehabilitate a failed candidate" and consolidate control within a select group in the party's leadership. "The party appears intent on whitewashing a failed candidate, an individual seeking to consolidate power and unilaterally influence the fate of others within the party," he remarked.

He also criticised the current structure of the party's electoral college, suggesting that it lacks inclusivity and transparency. "The process is not organic; it feels manufactured, much like the so-called 'Thank You Tour.' What we are witnessing is a clear sign of internal capture and a growing sense of defeat within the party's ranks," he added.