Pollster and Managing Editor of the Daily Dispatch, Ben Ephson has advised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) not elect a Fante or Northerner as its flagbearer ahead of 2020 election if the party want to regain power.

He said, the NDC in its quest to elect a flagbearer for the 2020 election must be guided by ethnic preference, hence the party must shift their focus from electing a Fante or Northerner.

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Speaking on Accra-based Kasapa FM, he said "Since 1992, a Fante has always been on the ticket of the NDC. In 1992, it was Rawlings/Ackah, 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.

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"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 regions and Fantes should be excluded," he added.

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Earlier, Ben Ephson has advised former President John Mahama not to lead the party for election 2020.

According to him, the former president will be making the wrong move if he is to engage in such an exercise as he is likely to lead a divided front.