Fantes and the three Northern regions should not be on the radar in the search of the next NDC Presidential Candidate for the 2020 agenda, Pollster, Ben Ephson has urged the largest opposition NDC.
The NDC is devising measures to revive itself and fix a broken front for the 2020 general elections.
Some kingpins and supporters of the NDC have been calling on the former leader, John Dramani Mahama to consider running for the 2020 elections.
The National Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC), Kofi Adams has said the NDC can rise to power again if former President Mahama accepts the calls to lead the party in 2020.
According to him, the party’s chances to return to power is heavily dependent on Mahama, who by all standards remains the best bet for the largest opposition NDC.
“All those who mean well for the party and wants NDC to come back to power should pray that former President Mahama will accept the calls to lead us in 2020.
“Mahama is one of the greatest things that have happened to this party. If you look at his contributions, his additions in 2008, his candidature in 2012- what he did, and his international stature that yielded much results for this country, I think he’s been a blessing for this country. And I believe that his work is not complete,” Adams said in in an interview on Kasapa 102.5 FM.
Political watchers say Mahama’s silence on the calls for his come back may be taken to mean tacit agreement to such campaigns on his behalf.
On the other side, the former Minister of Trade, under the erstwhile Mahama administration, Dr. Ekow Spio Garbrah, is said to be lacing his boots to fiercely contest on the ticket of the party.
Ephson said Mr. Spio Garbrah’s ambitions begun February 2016, 10-months to the polls, but it is unclear whether the NDC rank and file would elect him as a preferred candidate for 2020.
Speaking on Kasapa FM Thursday on the NDCs consensus for the 2020 Flagbearer, Ephson said the opposition NDC must be guided by ethnic preference, and shift the focus on Fantes/Northerners in the 2020 agenda.
“Since 1992, a Fante has always been on the ticket of the NDC. In 1992, it was Rawlings/Ackaah, 1996 it was Rawlings/Mills, 2000, it was Mills/Martin Amidu, 2004 was Mills/Mumuni, 2008-Mills/Mahama, 2012-Mahama/Amissah Arthur, 2016-Mahama/Amissah Arthur.
“For me NDC towards 2020, if John Mahama is not contesting, they should exclude Fantes and Northerners for the ticket. Western, Central and the three Northern regions should be excluded. If Mahama will contest again, and get the bid as Flagbearer, It’s fine. But if he’s not contesting, the three Northern region and Fantes should be excluded.”
Source: kasapafmonline.com
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ben foot pollster go and watch atta mills video what he said on the election runoff aponchi
This "hIPPO man and his TRIBAL POLITIC! This so-called POLLSTER must vanish by all means before he puts the country into TRIBAL CHAOS.
NDC'S BEST CHANCE IS FRITZ BAFFOURBen Ephson is right! I don't know what ethnic group Fritz Baffour comes from but, if he is not a Fanti...praise God! He is fine gentleman and impartial, as well as having a great personality! He is the best possible choice, but does he lead a block...does he have supporters in the NDC...that is what politics is about! I choose him, even though originally from a close personal interaction with him he didn't let me and others speak much in a discussion or conversation we were having...i thought him too known...aletsor.. But, he has really got a hell of a lot of experience from his time and leadership in parliament. FRITZ BAFFOUR ALL THE WAY!
Fantes my foot.fantes don't like good things, they can even support a goat or a dog which is not a fante but would reject professor who is a fante
Is that all you learnt in journalism school. You cannot open your mouth without mentioning tribe. Anyway, it only shows that you are not current. Ghana has moved on so please update your aps. Ghanaians want trusted, proven, competent and passionate leader irrespective of his tribe. If we must have even ten Northerners or Fantes or Ewes who have could put Ghana ahead of their tribe and He or she is able to convince us, I tell you he stands a chance. In the NPP, Bawumia came to meet a long queue but he gradually won the heart and mind of the majority of the party supporters and even some NDC folks. He has exhibited all the qualities mentioned above and I can tell you if he continues like this, he will give any candidate both in NPP and NDC a good run for their money. So Ben, the problem with NDC is that, they don't have any candidate who cuts across the political divide and that problem emerged right after Mills' demise. Mahama only just got through because of the same problem, no candidate was readily available then, just like it is now. The true NDC is yet to come out and it does't look good, looking into the political lens.
Is this all the so called Pollster know to do-Tribal politics?aa s! Someone must advise him.
Sure this is an eye opening but it's too early to voice out this.we should stop this kind of tribalism. Ewes are next to Shanties. When they pulled out their votes what happened we lost the race.if they should hear this and spread it.what do you think will be the end result. Please please please please with your statement with apology
I THOUGHT YOU HAD WRITTEN AND PRESENTED YOUR HANDING OVER NOTES ON TALKING ABOUT POLLS WITH YOUR OFF TARGET PREDICTIONS OF JUST ENDED ELECTIONS.
Stuuuuupiddd talk. You are criticizing but not offering the solution. If they must not take northerners or fantis, who do you expect them to take? Everybody knows that NDC cannot use Ewe people because THEY will NEVER win elections again using an Ayigbe. Do you think NDC can field an Ashanti and even dream of winning? Don't forget that NDC has always attacked Ashantis for being tribalistic. No way. Such a person will lose even in Ashanti. NDC has no choice but northerners. And Ghanaians will no longer choose a northerner over a southerner. Not after Mahama's incompetence.