The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Kapito, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to tread cautiously in its handling of disgruntled members, stressing that the ripple effect of suspending or sacking influential individuals could severely impact the party’s electoral base.
Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast show on Monday, July 21, Kapito cautioned that expelling such figures often lead to the quiet exit of their followers.
“If you sack somebody of a higher position or somebody who has influence, you’re forgetting that maybe he has 10 or 20 supporters who will follow him to exit the party,” he stated.
He emphasised that every vote counts in elections and urged political parties to focus on building bridges rather than burning them.
“It’s all about numbers. It’s not about any magic. If you get the numbers, you win and If you don’t, you lose,” he stressed.
He further applauded the party’s recent calls to welcome back disgruntled members ahead of the 2028 elections and described it as a step in the right direction.
“This whole thing about suspension and sacking — sometimes it doesn’t help. I like that now, everyone who felt sidelined is being told: you’re welcome back home,” he added.
His comments add to the growing calls for unity and inclusive leadership as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) restructures the party and refines its policies ahead of the 2028 general elections.
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