The Presidential Election Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), chaired by former Bekwai MP Joseph Osei Owusu, has announced that all suspended or forfeited members of the party will lose their voting rights until they complete the official process of reinstatement.

Addressing the press on Thursday, November 6, Mr. Osei Owusu explained that members who forfeited their party membership, by contesting against or campaigning for non-NPP candidates and later rejoined would be treated as new entrants, without voting privileges or the ability to reclaim their former positions.

“You lose membership when you contest against a party candidate or when you campaign for a candidate other than the party’s candidate. It is automatic. So, the party’s amnesty was specific that anybody who has a punishment hanging over their heads has been granted amnesty, except those who have forfeited their membership. If you have forfeited your membership, then apply,” he said.

He added that rejoining members would have to serve at least two years before qualifying to contest for any party position.

“Generally, my view has been that you forfeit your membership today, and if you rejoin, you are a beginner. Until two years have elapsed, you do not qualify to compete for any position. If you had a voting right and you lost your membership, you may have rejoined but you don’t return to your position. You are starting afresh therefore you do not qualify,” he added.

Mr. Osei Owusu further disclosed that the Committee intends to present the voter album to the candidates on November 13, 2025, expressing confidence in the Committee’s readiness for the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 2026.

Contesting for the NPP’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2028 general elections are:


  • Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia


  • Former General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong


  • Former Agriculture Minister and Abetifi MP Dr. Bryan Acheampong


  • Former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong


  • Former Education Minister Dr. Osei Adutwum