A group of immediate-past and former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have formally petitioned the party’s National Council to grant them voting rights in all internal party elections—from the constituency level to the national executive level.
In a letter dated June 12, 2025, and jointly signed by Solomon Darko-Quarm (former DCE for Gomoa East) and Richmond Amponsah (former DCE for Achiase), the former local government appointees called for the party to recognise their contributions and accord them full participation rights in the party’s internal democratic processes.
The petitioners argue that MMDCEs serve as the face of the party in various districts and wield considerable political influence at the grassroots level—assets they believe could be better utilized if they were empowered to vote during party primaries and executive elections.
“Extending voting rights to MMDCEs at all levels would serve as a significant motivation for them to contribute more to the party’s growth and success,” the statement reads.
The letter also highlights the historical importance of MMDCEs in the NPP’s political victories, citing their roles as former constituency and regional officers during the party’s 2016 landslide electoral win. With the party currently in opposition and facing a tough political landscape, the group suggests that former MMDCEs will likely become key financial and logistical supporters in their constituencies leading up to the 2028 elections.
They contend that recognising MMDCEs as voting members would enable the party to tap into their “wealth of experience and resources to reorganize for victory.”
The letter was copied to all Regional Chairmen and the General Secretary of the NPP, urging party leadership to deliberate on the proposal ahead of internal restructuring efforts.
The National Council is yet to issue a formal response to the petition.
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