Former President Akufo-Addo Hosts NPP Presidential Aspirants for Unity Breakfast
- Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo held a breakfast meeting with five NPP presidential aspirants
- The gathering, aimed at addressing growing tensions among supporters, saw Akufo-Addo encourage issue-based campaigns
- All aspirants pledged to run a healthy campaign focused on merit and party unity
- Nabil Abubakar, a member of the NPP, shared his views on this in an interview with YEN.com.gh
Former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, held a breakfast meeting with the five presidential aspirants of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) at his private residence in Nima, Accra.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, aimed to foster unity among the aspirants ahead of the NPP flagbearer race, slated for January 31, 2026.
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This effort comes amidst growing tensions and social media attacks among supporters of the various aspirants, raising concerns about the party's internal divisions.
According to a statement issued by the Office of the Former President, Akufo-Addo expressed his profound gratitude to the aspirants for taking time out of their busy schedules to meet with him.
"The former president reminded the gathering that he has worked closely with each aspirant and holds them in high esteem, noting that their candidacies are based on merit and their significant contributions to the party and the nation," portions of the statement read.
Akufo-Addo calls for an issue-based campaign
He encouraged the aspirants to conduct healthy, issue-based campaigns, devoid of personal attacks.
"My primary commitment is to the unity of the NPP, the credibility of the process, and to ensuring that the party is fully energised and rallied to secure victory in the 2028 elections," the president said.
NPP activist hails unity breakfast meeting
Reacting to this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh, Nabil Abubakar, a member of the NPP, stated that the breakfast meeting held by Akufo-Addo sent a strong message of unity and maturity within the party.
He added that it showed that after the primaries, they could rally behind whoever emerged as the flagbearer and work together towards a common goal of victory in 2026.
"The breakfast meeting held by Akufo-Addo sends a strong message of unity and maturity within the party. It shows that after the primaries, we can rally behind whoever emerges as the flagbearer and work together towards a common goal of victory in 2026," Nabil Abubakar, a political analyst and a member of the Active Movement for Bawumia 2028, said.
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The NPP flagbearer aspirants
The five NPP flagbearer aspirants who attended the meeting are:
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
- Kennedy Ohene Agyapong
- Dr. Bryan Acheampong
- Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum
- Kwabena Agyei Agyepong
At the close of the meeting, all the aspirants assured the former president of their commitment and willingness to engage in a healthy campaign.
Nana Akufo-Addo consequently thanked them for honouring his invitation and committing to issue-based campaigns.
Read the full statement below:
Reactions to Akufo-Addo's meeting with the aspirants
Ghanaians on social media have reacted to the breakfast meeting between Akufo-Addo and the five aspirants.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:
@Fredrick Deprince said:
"Hopefully Former President Kuffour can also host them and give them some good piece of advice."
@Eric Simpson also said:
"Asante Proverbs 4:16 And it read if you don't have Elder in the house, Sorry."
@Frimpz K Kheiter commented:
"Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo the peace maker has done it again . We pray to see a healthy campaign towards securing victory come 2028. NPP mu y3 d3. Victory 2028."
NPP’s EC clears all 5 flagbearer aspirants
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that the Elections Committee of the NPP cleared all five flagbearer aspirants who filed to contest the upcoming presidential elections.
Following a successful vetting process, the candidates were invited to take part in the balloting for positions on the ballot paper.
The NPP flagbearer race, which is set to take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, promises to be fierce.
Source: YEN.com.gh
