The former Kwabre South constituency chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, who is popularly known as COKA in the political space, has called on the rank and file of the party to Stay away from campaign activities that could create divisions among them before, during and after the January 31 flagbearer race.

COKA said all five aspirants possess the experience and leadership qualities required to lead the party and govern the country; there’s therefore the need for all party supporters to accord them the needed respect devoid of insult.

According to him, the need for the party to unite and bring everyone on board to ensure a resounding victory in the 2028 general election cannot be overemphasised.

“I’m, therefore, calling on all the rank and file of NPP to stay united as one big family before, during and after our presidential primary.” COKA, who doubles as the Ashanti Regional chairman hopeful, made the passionate appeal at Abusua 96.5 FM, a locally based radio station in Kumasi, on Friday, 9th January, 2026, hosted by Ebenezer Yaw Jonah, aka Osempakani.

He reminded all the aspirants and their followers that, after the election, “we (NPP) are the same people who will be responsible for leading the campaign to ensure whoever is elected by the delegates recaptures from NDC in 2028.

It would therefore be inappropriate for any party member or sympathiser to openly or secretly embark on campaign activities that could create division.

Let’s remember that united we stand, divided we fall.

“He, therefore, urged party supporters and delegates to avoid campaign activities that could create divisions within the party, stressing the importance of unity as the NPP prepares for future elections.

According to him, the party’s success depends on cohesion rather than internal rivalry, regardless of who emerges as flagbearer. “Whoever the party elects as its flagbearer, I am fully committed to working with that person,” COKA added.

Stressing that all the candidates are experienced politicians who can develop the party and govern Ghana effectively.

The New Patriotic Party will, on 31st January 2026, elect a flag bearer to lead the party into the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.

The candidates contesting the election include the 2024 presidential candidate of the party, who is also the former vice president, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia; the former general secretary of the party, Kwabena Adjei Agyapong; the former education minister, who is also the MP for the Bosomtwe Constituency, Dr Osei Yaw Adutwum; Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the former MP for Assin Central; and the former minister for food and agriculture, who doubles as the MP for the Abetifi constituency, Dr Bryan Acheampong. Source: tntnewspapergh with additional file by www.kumasimail.com