The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has released comprehensive guidelines for its upcoming presidential primary ahead of the 2028 general elections, with nomination scheduled to open Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

The rules, approved by the party’s National Executive Committee and National Council on Friday, July 25, outline that the nationwide primary will be held in all 276 constituencies on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

A potential run-off, if needed, is slated for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, a statement signed by the party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said.

According to the statement, prospective aspirants must obtain nomination forms from the office of the General Secretary at the NPP’s National Secretariat in Asylum Down in Accra, upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of GH¢100,000.

A filing fee of GH¢500,000 is also required, with all payments to be made via banker’s draft in favour of the NPP National Headquarters.

In addition, aspirants are expected to pay a development fee, the amount of which will be determined by the National Council.

The statement further said the party’s constitution allows dissatisfied aspirants to file an appeal in writing to the National Executive Committee through the General Secretary within 48 hours of receiving notice of any adverse findings.

It stated that the committee’s decision on any such appeal shall be final.

The statement also cautioned that any aspirant who breaches the stipulated rules or acts in a manner that brings the party into disrepute will face sanctions, including disqualification, under Article 4(7) of the NPP Constitution.