NPP sets July 19 deadline for chapter elections ahead of branch polls

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) directed all branches across the country to complete their chapter elections by Sunday, July 19, 2026. The party warned that chapters failing to meet this deadline will be barred from participating in the upcoming branch elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 8, and addressed to Branch Steering Committees through Branch Secretaries, the party's Director of Finance and Administration and National Representative urged party structures to conduct all outstanding chapter elections within the stipulated timeframe. The party cautioned that any chapter that fails to organise its elections by the deadline will not be allowed to participate in the Branch Elections scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026. The statement said, "All Chapter Elections within your Branch are duly conducted on or before Sunday, 19 July 2026."

This directive is part of measures to ensure compliance with the party's approved rules and regulations governing the 2026 internal elections. The decision aligns with the rules and regulations for the party's internal elections as approved by the National Council. Branch Steering Committees were instructed to communicate the directive to all Chapter Executive Committees and ensure strict adherence to the timelines. The NPP has been preparing its structures for the 2026 internal elections, which are expected to pave the way for the election of constituency and other party executives. Enforcing the timelines is necessary to safeguard the integrity of its internal processes and ensure all participating structures meet required provisions before taking part in subsequent elections.