NPP could face CPP’s fate if flagbearer is imposed” – Former MP Adjei Darko warns:

Former Member of Parliament and prominent NPP figure, Hon. Kwadwo Adjei Darko, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against imposing a flagbearer for the 2028 elections, warning that such a move could lead to the party’s decline, similar to that of the Convention People’s Party (CPP).

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Kurkurantumi program, Hon. Adjei Darko criticized any attempts to influence leadership decisions through the selective use of reports, such as Prof. Mike Oquaye’s election report. He emphasized that multiple reports are being compiled and will be evaluated together for a fairer assessment.

The former MP expressed strong opposition to any efforts to force a specific candidate upon party members, asserting that such a decision would create division and be unacceptable to the rank and file. He argued that imposing a leader, as he claims has happened in past elections, could ultimately lead the NPP down the same path of decline as the CPP.

Hon. Adjei Darko attributed the party’s current internal tensions to the super delegate system, which he believes has been exploited to manipulate party decisions. He also highlighted the removal of former NPP chairman Paul Afoko and ex-General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong as a pivotal moment that fueled ongoing internal conflicts, noting that no clear justification for their removal has ever been provided.

As a solution, Hon. Adjei Darko advocated for reforms that empower grassroots members and give them greater influence in the party’s decision-making processes, rather than relying on a select group of delegates. He urged party leaders to revisit the NPP’s constitution and find ways to encourage broader participation.

“We had plans to shift our electoral system towards prioritizing the voices of our members rather than focusing on a limited number of delegates,” he stated. “It’s time for our leaders to revisit the party’s constitution and find ways to encourage broader participation.”