Electing flagbearer before party executives politically suicidal – Kwabena Frimpong warns NPP
Kwabena Frimpong, the party's Deputy Protocol Director, outlined his concerns in an open letter addressed to the NPP’s National Chairman and General Secretary
A member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cautioned against proposals to elect the party’s flagbearer before filling other internal leadership positions, warning that such a move could undermine the party’s democratic foundations.
Kwabena Frimpong, the party’s Deputy Protocol Director, outlined his concerns in an open letter addressed to the NPP’s National Chairman and General Secretary. He argued that the party’s strength lies in its grassroots, with leadership traditionally selected from the bottom up, beginning at the polling station level.
Frimpong warned that electing a flagbearer first could lead to “favoritism, manipulation, and potential imposition of preferred candidates,” creating divisions within the party.
He emphasized that prioritizing grassroots elections ensures a fair process, strengthens party unity, and maintains the balance of power among various levels of the party’s structure.
“A solid and legitimate executive base across all levels is necessary to mobilize effectively for any national election,” he stated, adding that building a strong foundation before choosing a flagbearer is critical for the NPP’s success in 2028.
Frimpong urged the party leadership to respect its tradition of bottom-up leadership selection, which has guided the NPP to multiple electoral victories since its formation.
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