Nicol makes a third Ablekuma West bid as Brace joins Ahanta West and Jinapor stands alone.

Published 12 Nov 2026, 06:46 GMT

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Samuel Abu Jinapor speaking at an event — Samuel Abu Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee (file photo)

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Roni Nicol and Samuel Kojo Brace have joined the NPP's primary races, while Samuel Abu Jinapor stands unopposed in Damongo.

Roni Nicol targets Ablekuma West at third attempt

Mr Nicol, a long-standing NPP member, has declared for the Ablekuma West ticket ahead of the 2028 elections. He contested the same primary in 2016 and 2024, pointing to over two decades of service to the party.

"For over 30 years, Ablekuma West has been my home. I schooled here, I worship here, I grew here."

"Ablekuma West is my heart," he said.

He pledged an inclusive campaign built on youth jobs, business support, unity and accountable leadership.

"Together, let us win back Ablekuma West. Together, let us give our people a united, humble and accountable representation they deserve," he said.

Kojo Brace enters Ahanta West race

On Friday, November 6, former JoyNews presenter Samuel Kojo Brace filed his expression of interest with the party's National Elections Directorate. He announced the move in a video posted on The Ahanta Pele, his official Facebook campaign page.

"I did, after broad consultations with constituents and members of the NPP, having come to a conclusion that I have what it takes to take this constituency to a level that we all aspire it to be," he said.

"I know that with God on my side, I will be able to take this seat back to the NPP," he added. The seat is held by the NDC's Mavis Kuukua Bissue, whose official biography says she polled 28,227 votes (58.94 per cent) in 2024.

Abu Jinapor stands alone in Damongo

The MP for Damongo and former Lands Minister said he was the only aspirant to declare for the NPP's Damongo candidature, for the third consecutive time, when the window closed. He announced it on Facebook.

"I shall once again humbly seek their mandate to continue serving them with diligence, humility, dedication and an unwavering commitment to the development and progress of our beloved constituency," he stated. He pledged to retain the seat, which he won in 2024, in the 2028 elections.

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NPP primaries: Roni Nicol, Kojo Brace declare; Abu Jinapor unopposed in Damongo

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