Francis Adomako Demands Formal Protocol From Flag-bearer Aspirants.

Francis Adomako, the Ashanti Regional Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a clear directive to flagbearer aspirants to respect the chain of command.

Addressing growing friction within the party, Mr Adomako emphasized that official invitations and not mere expectations are required for regional and constituency executives to join campaign trails.

The call comes as a response to simmering tensions and public accusations directed at regional leadership regarding their perceived absence from certain campaign tours.

Campaign Etiquette:
During a year-end review at the Longford Conference Center in Kwadaso, Mr Adomako spoke to constituency organizers and their deputies to dispel rumors of bias.

He noted that some aspirants have unfairly blamed the regional body for a lack of participation, despite failing to follow standard procedures.

“Some aspirants simply expect us to follow them the moment they land in the Ashanti Region without any formal communication. That is not how our structure functions,” Adomako explained.

Executive’s Right to Choose:
Mr Adomako, who recently signaled his bid for the Regional Secretary position in the upcoming year, also addressed the “delegate status” of party leaders.

He reminded the party that holding an executive office does not strip an individual of their democratic right to choose a preferred candidate.

Democratic Liberty:
Every regional and constituency officer is a delegate with the right to support a candidate of their choice.

Professionalism:
While executives can campaign for their preferred aspirants, they must do so using temperate language and maintaining professional decorum.

Eyes on 2028:
The Regional Organizer warned that the path to victory in the 2028 general elections is paved with unity, not internal strife.

He cautioned that the use of insults and personal attacks during the primary season only serves to fracture the party’s foundation.

Dangers of Divisive Rhetoric:
Adomako highlighted that “hate speech” and “innuendos” are counterproductive.

Such tactics do more than just hurt candidates; they alienate the very delegates whose support will be needed during the general election.

Maintaining Public Trust:
“A well-oiled grassroots campaign is the only way to retain power,” Adomako stated.

He urged all contenders to keep the “big picture” in mind, noting that the Ghanaian electorate is watching how the NPP handles its internal transitions.

He concluded by stressing that maintaining party unity is the only way to ensure that voters “maintain their faith in us and entrust us with the mandate to govern in 2028.”