Deputy Communications Director Calls for Civility and Focus on Policy Ahead of January 2026 Presidential Primaries
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has received a crucial appeal for internal decorum from its Deputy National Communications Director, Kamal-Deen Abdulai. He has vehemently urged the supporters of the various NPP flagbearer hopefuls to adopt a measured and constructive approach to their campaigning, emphasizing that continuous internal strife threatens the party's prospects in the upcoming 2028 general elections.
Mr. Abdulai's intervention comes immediately after a significant unity meeting held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, where former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the five aspirants convened with key party executives. The objective of the high-level talks was to set a tone of discipline and cohesion ahead of the NPP's presidential primaries, scheduled for January 31, 2026.
The Followers, Not The Candidates, Are The Problem
The central thrust of Kamal-Deen Abdulai’s message is that the primary source of tension and negative commentary within the party’s rank-and-file is often driven by the overzealous supporters rather than the flagbearer aspirants themselves. He pointed out that while the candidates are focused on outlining their vision, it is their zealous "followers" who introduce the most poisonous elements into the discourse.
Speaking on Channel One TV, Mr. Abdulai directly addressed the grassroots, asking them to align their actions with the broader interests of the NPP. He stressed that any campaign language must be geared towards the party’s collective development, supporting a candidate respectfully, and ultimately helping the NPP secure a third consecutive term in office.
“We, the followers, are even more of the problem,” Abdulai declared. He insisted that the energy dedicated to negative campaigning is wasted, concluding emphatically that, "The insults will not help."
Strategy for Overcoming the 2028 "Mirage"
The Deputy Communications Director strategically linked the party's current conduct to its national electoral success. With critics already doubting the NPP's capacity to "break the eight" and win the 2028 elections, Mr. Abdulai framed the current primaries as a loyalty test. He argued that the continuous "castigating of each other" only strengthens the opposition's hand and validates the critics' skepticism.
His vision is that by unifying, the party can transform what their opponents perceive as a "mirage"-the hope of victory in 2028-into a tangible reality. A respectful, issue-based contest is therefore not just about internal harmony; it is a vital pre-requisite for winning the next national election. He called for every party member to play a constructive role in strengthening the foundation now, making the NPP resilient and ready for the national campaign.
Leadership’s Commitment to Integrity
The party’s internal leadership is clearly aligned on the necessity of a clean contest. The meeting chaired by former President Akufo-Addo served to reinforce a non-negotiable standard of conduct. The former President urged the five presidential hopefuls to focus squarely on substantive issue-based campaigning and maintain mutual respect throughout the fierce primary process.
In a show of commitment to party unity, all the presidential aspirants reportedly pledged to adhere to the directives. They committed to conducting their campaigns with the highest level of integrity, avoiding any rhetoric that could prove divisive, and-most crucially-rallying unflinchingly behind the eventual winner of the primaries to ensure the NPP goes into the 2028 election as a cohesive, formidable force.
This call for discipline aims to ensure that no matter the outcome of the January 31, 2026, vote, the New Patriotic Party remains fundamentally united and operationally ready to face the electorate.