JUST IN: NPP mulls viable card-bearing system to abort delegate voting in future elections – Krobea Asante reveals on Kessben FM
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is actively considering scrapping its long-standing delegate system for electing party leaders and flagbearers in favor of a broader, more inclusive card-bearing member voting process.
This revelation was made by Krobea Asante, the Deputy National Communication Officer of the NPP, during a live interview on Kessben FM.
According to Krobea Asante, internal consultations are ongoing as the party evaluates the merits of expanding the voting base to all registered, card-bearing members, rather than limiting such crucial decisions to a selected group of delegates.
The announcement comes as the NPP prepares to hold its presidential primaries for the 2028 general elections. The primaries have officially been scheduled for January 31, 2026, giving aspirants ample time to campaign and engage with party members across the country.
Although the January 2026 primaries may still be under the delegate system, Krobea Asante hinted that this could be the last time the NPP uses this model.
The delegate system, while efficient for large parties, has come under criticism in recent years for being susceptible to manipulation, vote-buying, and limiting participation. Reform advocates argue that the system gives too much power to a small group of individuals and does not always reflect the broader will of the party base.
By contrast, a card-bearing member system would democratize the process, allowing tens or even hundreds of thousands of registered members to have a direct say in selecting leaders.
While the proposal has generated excitement among many young members and reform-minded factions within the NPP, it is also expected to face some resistance from party insiders who benefit from the current system. The party’s National Executive Committee is reportedly reviewing models from other democracies and political parties that have successfully implemented broader membership-based voting systems.
Krobea Asante emphasized that no final decision has been made yet, but the conversation is now serious and necessary.
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