Accra: Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has declared his full support for the party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, ahead of the upcoming national executive elections.
According to Ghana Web, Haruna stated that he will not be contesting the deputy position, as it is not independently contestable under the NPP constitution. He emphasized that his role is tied to the outcome of the General Secretary race.
'I am not contesting; my position is not a contestable position until it is amended. But my boss will contest, and I will support my boss, Lawyer Justin Kodua Frimpong. When he wins, you will see me continue as Deputy General Secretary,' Haruna affirmed. The NPP recently announced that its national executive elections will take place from September 18 to 20, 2026.
According to Justin Kodua Frimpong, nominations for national positions will open from August 10 to 14, 2026, with filing expected between August 15 and 17, 2026. The vetting of aspirants is scheduled for August 20 to 23, 2026, with the report to be released on August 25, 2026. Appeals will be heard on August 28 and 29, 2026, in preparation for the September elections.