Accra: Mr. Boakye Agyarko, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged the party to rally behind the candidate elected as flagbearer at the end of the party's presidential primary. Speaking during a tour of selected voting centres in Accra, he commended the peaceful conduct of the polls and called on supporters to maintain decorum after the declaration of results.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Agyarko made the remarks when he visited the polling centre at the Madina Technical Institute in the La Nkwantanang/Madina Constituency of the Greater Accra Region. He emphasized the importance of unity for the party's success in the 2028 elections, stating, "Our strength is in our unity and cohesion. I expect that our sense of purpose and unity would be re-established quickly so we can march forward to victory in 2028."
Some delegates who spoke to the Ghana News Agency commended the security arrangements and the calm electoral process as voting progressed steadily. Early voters at the centre expressed satisfaction with the process and said they expected positive outcomes at the end of the polls. A delegate from the Okataban Electoral Area mentioned, "The process has been smooth so far, and I hope my preferred candidate will win at the end of the polls."
Polling opened at 0715 hours, and by 0840 hours, 141 delegates had cast their ballots at the two polling stations established at the centre. Presiding officers indicated that 1,595 registered delegates were expected to vote, with officers of the Ghana Police Service present to ensure a smooth process. While some delegates were waiting to vote later in the day, there were concerns about the relatively slow pace of voting. A delegate suggested that more polling centres could have expedited the process, noting, "I'm told the queue at other voting centres are shorter. Nonetheless, I hope everybody will be able to vote by the end of the process."
Mr. Agyarko arrived at the centre at about 1130 hours to observe the voting process.