NPP Race: Internal Party ‘Heat’ Normal During Primaries – Miracles
Bawumia Campaign spokesperson says tensions among aspirants are temporary and common in democratic primaries.
- Dennis Miracles Aboagye says internal rivalry in the NPP is normal during primaries.
- He cites examples from Ghana, the US, and the UK to support his argument.
- Party unity, he says, usually returns after a flagbearer is elected.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, has downplayed reports of tension among New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirants, describing them as a normal feature of internal party elections.
Aboagye said disagreements and rivalry during primaries are common in democratic systems and should not be overstated. He noted that similar situations occur in established democracies such as the United States and the United Kingdom.
According to him, internal disputes typically subside once a flagbearer is elected.
Aboagye cited the contest between former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Alan Kyerematen as an example, explaining that despite intense competition during the primaries, the two later reconciled and worked together for the party’s success in national elections.
He urged party members, supporters, and the media to prioritise long-term unity and the NPP’s broader national agenda rather than focusing on temporary internal disagreements.
“There is nothing happening in the NPP over the last nine months that is unusual,” he said. “Everything we are seeing is what normally occurs during internal primaries, not only in Ghana but across the world.”
He added that internal party campaigns differ significantly from national elections, as the focus during primaries is on selecting a candidate capable of winning power for the party, rather than debating national policy issues.
“When you get to that stage, the heat intensifies,” Aboagye explained. “But once the primaries are over, things usually calm down. We should not place too much premium on the current issues.”
