The Dean of the School of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UNIMAC), Prof Etse Sikanku, has described presidential primaries as a critical reflection of Ghana’s democratic structures and systems.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse programme, Prof Sikanku said internal party primaries go beyond party politics and play a foundational role in strengthening the country’s democratic governance.

“It is a reflection of our own democratic structures and our own democratic systems, and the primaries are not just important for the NPP but for the country because they are the foundation upon which our democracy is built. So as the primaries go, so goes the nation,” he stated.

His comments come as the NPP is set to hold its presidential primaries on January 31.

The NPP presidential primaries are aimed at selecting the party’s flagbearer who will lead the party into the 2028 polls, a process considered crucial in shaping both the party’s future direction and Ghana’s broader democratic landscape.

The contest for the flagbearer position is expected to see former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, Ing. Kwabena Agyepong, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Dr Bryan Acheampong vie for the party’s nomination.