The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is beginning to see increased competition among aspirants ahead of its 2028 parliamentary primaries, with new declarations emerging from constituencies across the country.

Roni Kwesi Nicol is making a third attempt to secure the party’s parliamentary ticket in Ablekuma West, while former JoyNews presenter Samuel Kojo Brace has officially entered the race in Ahanta West.

In Damongo, incumbent Member of Parliament Samuel Abu Jinapor says he is currently the only aspirant to have declared an intention to contest the party’s parliamentary primary following the close of the declaration period.

The developments signal growing interest among party members seeking to represent the NPP in the 2028 general elections.

Roni Nicol Makes Third Attempt in Ablekuma West

Roni Kwesi Nicol has declared his intention to contest the NPP parliamentary primary in Ablekuma West for the third time.

The long-serving party member previously contested the primaries in 2016 and 2024 but is returning with another bid to secure the party’s nomination.

Nicol says his decision is driven by more than two decades of service to the NPP and his longstanding connection to the constituency, where he says he has lived, attended school and worshipped for over 30 years.

He has outlined job creation for young people, support for local businesses and party unity as some of the priorities he hopes to pursue.

His entry adds to the growing competition in Ablekuma West, where other aspirants, including Kow Abaka Essuman, Albert Kan-Dapaah Jnr and Kofi Mocumbi Tagoe, popularly known as Fiifi Tagoe, have also declared their interest.

The NPP is hoping to reclaim the constituency after losing the parliamentary seat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 general election.

Former JoyNews Presenter Kojo Brace Enters Ahanta West Race

In the Western Region, former JoyNews presenter Samuel Kojo Brace, popularly known as Ahanta Pele, has declared his intention to contest the NPP parliamentary primary in Ahanta West.

Brace confirmed that he submitted his expression of interest to the party’s National Elections Directorate on November 6, 2026.

He said his decision followed consultations with constituents and party members, adding that he believes his experience and understanding of the constituency’s challenges would help him serve its people.

Brace is seeking the NPP’s nomination to contest the Ahanta West parliamentary seat in the 2028 general elections.

The constituency is currently represented in Parliament by NDC Member of Parliament Mavis Kuukua Bissue.

Abu Jinapor Sole Declared Aspirant in Damongo

In the Savannah Region, incumbent Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor says he is the only person to have declared an intention to contest the NPP parliamentary primary in the constituency.

Following the close of the party’s declaration period, Abu Jinapor expressed appreciation to the constituency, regional and national leadership of the party for their confidence and support.

He also thanked party members and residents of Damongo, pledging to work towards retaining the parliamentary seat for the NPP in 2028.

The former Lands and Natural Resources Minister indicated his readiness to seek another mandate from constituents to continue representing them in Parliament.

Although he currently stands as the only declared aspirant, the party’s subsequent nomination and selection processes will determine its eventual parliamentary candidate.

NPP Turns Attention to 2028 Parliamentary Elections

The latest declarations form part of the NPP’s preparations to select parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2028 general elections.

With competition building in several constituencies, the party will have to manage internal contests while working to maintain its existing seats and reclaim constituencies lost in the previous election.

The developments in Ablekuma West, Ahanta West and Damongo will be among the contests to watch as the party’s parliamentary primary process progresses.

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