Deputy Protocol Director of the (NPP), Kwabena Frimpong, has expressed strong opposition to a proposal suggesting that the party should elect its flagbearer before holding elections for other internal positions ahead of the 2028 general elections.
In an open letter to the National Chairman and the General Secretary of the party, Frimpong argued that this approach contradicts the NPP's democratic traditions and threatens its grassroots foundation.
Undermining grassroots participation "The strength of the NPP lies in its vibrant and committed base, starting from the polling stations, through the electoral areas, constituencies, regions, and up to the national level," Frimpong stated. "Electing a flagbearer first reverses this structure and effectively sidelines the voice of the grassroots, weakening the democratic spirit that underpins the NPP's core principles." Risk of imposed leadership Frimpong warned that electing a flagbearer before party structures are fully formed or renewed could lead to favouritism, manipulation, and the potential imposition of preferred candidates on the rank-and-file. "This top-down method creates a power imbalance, where the chosen flagbearer may unduly influence the selection of party executives at all other levels," he said.
Conflicts of interest and internal disunity The NPP has historically avoided internal strife by rebuilding its structures before choosing a flagbearer.
