The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced that the Ghana Police Service has completed security assessments at all voting centres for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming flagbearer elections, with the exception of Bawku.

Speaking during the signing of a peace pact by the five NPP candidates contesting the party’s flagbearer position, the IGP said military support would be required in the Bawku enclave due to ongoing local tensions.

"We have gone through all the preparations, over and over again, and we are ready to go to the field except for Bawku.

"That is the area that we may need the support of the military, and so we have written to the Interior Minister to inform the Minister of Defence so that we have military support in Bawku," he said.

The IGP's announcement comes as party officials and candidates reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace ahead of the highly anticipated internal election.

Also speaking at the ceremony, the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong stressed that no candidate can achieve success alone and that support from fellow party members will be crucial.

“Please, all of you should understand that none of you alone, even when you win, can secure our victory in 2028. And therefore, you will need the support of your brothers to be able to win the elections in 2028,” he said.

The peace pact, signed by all the NPP flagbearer hopefuls, is part of the party’s efforts to maintain cohesion and prevent internal disputes from affecting its performance in the upcoming elections.

Political analysts say such agreements are crucial for party unity, particularly in parties with fierce internal contests.

The NPP’s presidential primary on January 31, 2026, will determine the party’s candidate for the 2028 general elections, and observers have noted that early reconciliation and collaboration among aspirants could significantly strengthen the party’s prospects at the national level.