The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will head to the polls on Saturday, January 31, with a total of 211,849 delegates expected to take part in the party’s highly anticipated presidential primaries, according to official data from the party.

The delegates are drawn from the party’s 16 regions, the national headquarters, and the diaspora, following adjustments for deceased members and forfeitures.

Originally, 213,617 delegates were on the register, but 2,827 deaths and 653 forfeitures have reduced the final voting strength.

Greater Accra and Ashanti Hold the Balance

The data shows that the Greater Accra Region has emerged as the single largest voting bloc, with 40,162 delegates, representing approximately 19 per cent of the total electorate.

Closely behind is the Ashanti Region, traditionally the party’s strongest base, contributing 36,620 delegates, or about 17 per cent.

Together, Greater Accra and Ashanti account for over one‑third of all delegates, making them decisive battlegrounds for all presidential hopefuls.

The figures underscore why aspirants have invested heavily in campaigns across constituencies in these two regions, with Greater Accra’s urban diversity and Ashanti’s party loyalty expected to play a critical role in shaping the final outcome.

Eastern, Central and Western Regions Also Key

The Eastern Region, often described as a political bellwether within the NPP, contributes 21,598 delegates, representing about 10 per cent of the total.

This places it third on the list and firmly positions it as a region candidates cannot afford to overlook.

The Central Region follows with 18,398 delegates (9 per cent), while the Western Region accounts for 14,122 delegates (7 per cent).

Combined, these three regions add more than 54,000 votes, reinforcing their strategic importance in a tightly contested primary.

Mid‑Sized Voting Blocs

In the Volta enclave, where the NPP has been working to expand its support base, 12,574 delegates (6 per cent) are expected to vote.

The Northern Region contributes 12,183 delegates (6 per cent), highlighting its growing influence within the party’s internal elections.

The Bono, Bono East, and Upper East regions each provide between 7,800 and 8,600 delegates, accounting for roughly 4 per cent apiece.

The Upper West and Western North regions contribute 6,875 and 6,429 delegates respectively, each representing about 3 per cent of the total vote.

Smaller Regions and Special Voting Centres

Among the smaller voting blocs, the Oti Region will field 5,495 delegates, while the Ahafo Region contributes 4,338 delegates.

 The Savanna Region has 4,148 delegates, and the North East Region records 3,651 delegates, each accounting for about 2 per cent of the national delegate pool.

In addition, the NPP National Headquarters will have 153 delegates, while the Diaspora chapter contributes 824 delegates, reflecting the party’s growing international footprint, though together they make up less than one per cent of the total vote.

Deaths and Forfeitures Reduce Numbers

The regional statistics also reveal the scale of attrition within the delegate list.

The Ashanti Region recorded the highest number of deceased delegates (562), followed by Eastern (433) and Central (251).

The Central Region also recorded a notably high number of forfeitures (320), with Eastern (245) and Northern (23) also affected.

Despite these reductions, party officials say logistical arrangements remain intact, with voting expected to proceed smoothly across all constituencies.

High‑Stakes Contest

With more than 211,000 delegates voting nationwide, Saturday’s primaries are expected to be one of the largest internal elections in the party’s history.

The regional breakdown highlights clear power centres while also showing how cumulative gains in smaller regions could prove decisive in a closely fought race.

As delegates prepare to cast their ballots, all eyes will be on turnout levels in Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern and Central regions, which together could determine who emerges as the NPP’s flagbearer going into the next general election cycle.