Create voting centers for disporan branches to vote – Thomas Oheneba Boakye petitions NPP

Mr Thomas Oheneba Boakye, NPP-UK North London Chapter Member

Mr Thomas Oheneba Boakye, a member of the New Patriotic Party UK branch has appealed to the party to create polling centers for the overseas branches to participate in the upcoming internal elections and subsequent ones.

He noted that cost of travelling to Ghana  to cast ballots during elections was having a toll on their finances and livelihoods.

He also noted other difficulties they encounter including persons voting for different candidates when they are selected to vote as proxy for them.

This portal presents the full Petition by Mr Oheneba Boakye.

THOMAS OHENEBA KWAME BOAKYE

NPP-UK North London Chapter

The General Secretary

New Patriotic Party

National Headquarters

Accra, Ghana

November 8, 2025

 Petition to Consider the Creation of Polling Centres in Diaspora Branches for the Upcoming Presidential Primaries

Dear General Secretary,

With my warm regards to your high office, I respectfully write to appeal to the National Executive Committee and the Presidential Elections Committee to kindly consider the creation of polling centres across all Diaspora Branches for the upcoming Presidential Primaries.

It has been noted from recent communication that proxy voting may not be permitted in the forthcoming elections. While this measure may be necessary to enhance transparency, it presents significant logistical and financial challenges for many loyal members in the Diaspora who have consistently supported and served our great party.

The travel cost, visa processes, and other expenses involved in returning to Ghana solely to cast a vote pose serious constraints for many. Allowing members abroad to vote at designated Diaspora Polling Centres, under proper supervision, would ensure broader participation and further strengthen the democratic spirit of the NPP.

This decision would:

1. Deepen inclusivity and representation within the party.

2. Ease the financial burden on Diaspora members.

3. Encourage greater engagement and ownership among branches abroad.

4. Strengthen unity and mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2028 elections.

I therefore humbly appeal to the National Leadership to review this matter with the seriousness it deserves and to consider a framework that allows members abroad to fully exercise their voting rights without any hardship.

Thank you for your kind attention and for your continued leadership in advancing the ideals of our great party.

Yours faithfully,

(Signed)

THOMAS OHENEBA KWAME BOAKYE

NPP-UK North London

Thomasohenebaboakye@yahoo.com

+44 7904 032668

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/ Michael Ofosu-Afriyie, Kumasi.