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Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Francis Addai-Nimoh, has officially withdrawn from the party’s upcoming flagbearer race, citing bias, unhealthy monetisation, and poor timing of the election process.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the former Member of Parliament explained that his decision followed wide consultations with his team and deep reflection on the state of the party.
He criticised the party’s choice of January 31, 2026, as the date for the presidential primary, describing it as inappropriate political timing. Addai-Nimoh also expressed concern over what he called a “top-down approach” to internal contests, adding that some executives had shown “clear inclination and bias towards one candidate.”
The former legislator further condemned what he described as the “unhealthy monetisation” of internal party politics, noting that the GHS 4.6 million filing fee imposed on aspirants was excessive and contrary to the party’s democratic values.
“These factors, I believe, undermine the foundations of our internal democratic culture and place unethical emphasis on money rather than competence and winnability,” he stressed.
Despite bowing out of the race, Addai-Nimoh extended his goodwill to the remaining aspirants and reiterated his loyalty to the NPP and Ghana.
“Long live the NPP and long live our homeland, Ghana,” his statement concluded.
