Dr. Marfo Backs Kwabena Agyepong’s Call for Expansion of NPP Electoral College Before Flagbearer Election
Former Oforikrom MP says expanding the party’s electoral album to include past executives and appointees will boost grassroots confidence and promote fairness ahead of NPP's flagbearer race.
- Dr. Emmanuel Marfo supports Ing. Kwabena Agyepong’s proposal
- Calls for expansion before flagbearer election
- Says broader participation will signal fairness
Dr. Marfo Backs Kwabena Agyepong’s Call for Expansion of NPP Electoral College Before Flagbearer Election
Former Member of Parliament for Oforikrom, Dr. Emmanuel Kwabena Marfo, has thrown his weight behind a proposal by Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to expand the party’s electoral college to include former polling station executives and electoral area coordinators.
In a strongly worded statement, Dr. Marfo urged the NPP to prioritize internal reforms and grassroots inclusivity before rushing into another flagbearer election.
He advocated for a “progressive expansion” of the party’s electoral album, adding that former polling station executives, electoral are coordinators should be added to the former constituency executives, regional executives Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), former ministers, MPs, among others that have been included in the proposals approved by the National Council.
“This will be a positive signal to the base of the party and Ghanaians that we have taken a progressive step towards the ultimate goal of ensuring that all party members in good standing will have a voting right,” Dr. Marfo wrote. “That is what the party supporters are calling for.”
According to him, the proposed expansion is not only fair, but also timely. He argued that since presidential aspirants did not appoint or influence the selection of these former executives and appointees, incorporating them would be a neutral move and help bridge growing internal divisions.
Dr. Marfo emphasized that such a reform would calm tensions within the party’s grassroots, address increasing demands for universal suffrage, and demonstrate the NPP’s willingness to learn from past setbacks.
“Let’s kill every hidden agenda, learn lessons from our fall, and bounce back better. Selah!” he concluded.
The debate over who gets to vote in the NPP’s internal elections has long stirred controversy, with many party faithful pushing for a more inclusive process. Dr. Marfo’s endorsement of Ing. Agyepong’s suggestion could reignite conversations about party reforms as the NPP prepares for its next internal elections.
