PHOTOS: Heavy police presence at Baba Yara Stadium as NPP elects new national leaders

Police officers deployed inside the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for NPP delegates conference Thousands of police officers have been deployed inside and around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) elects its new national leaders on Saturday October 3, 2026. A total of 45 aspirants are contesting nine positions, with the National Chairman race emerging as one of the closely watched contests. However, opinion polls conducted ahead of the election have produced varying results on who is leading the race. The NPP says between 3,000 and 4,000 police officers have been deployed to provide security at the stadium. Manhyia South residents share mixed views over EOCO’s handling of MP Baffour Awuah Only accredited delegates and authorised vehicles are being allowed access to the stadium area as security measures remain tight. A total of 7,163 delegates are expected to vote across 31 voting centres after the party first considers proposed amendments to its constitution. The election is expected to shape the party’s leadership as it prepares for the 2028 general election. See photos below DR/MA Source: GhanaWeb