A group of National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament has formally supported a call to cancel the party’s recently scheduled Ayawaso East Constituency primaries, a move that has stirred strong reactions within the party and among supporters. The call for cancellation came after concerns were raised about the conduct and organisation of the internal election, prompting some lawmakers to insist the exercise should not proceed until issues are fully addressed. (ghanaweb.com
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According to official communications seen by the media, 16 NDC MPs signed onto the motion urging the party leadership to halt the primaries in Ayawaso East. The lawmakers said their decision was based on reports of irregularities and alleged breaches of party guidelines, arguing that going ahead without resolving these concerns could weaken unity and set a bad precedent ahead of national elections. They believe that fairness and transparency must guide all internal party processes to retain credibility among members and the electorate. (ghanaweb.com
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Some party supporters have welcomed the MPs’ stance, describing it as a principled stand for internal democracy. Others, however, have questioned whether the move may fuel division or distract from broader campaign efforts. Party officials have yet to officially respond with a final decision, but discussions are expected to continue at the national executive committee level in the coming days. The controversy highlights ongoing debates within the NDC about how best to manage internal elections and maintain cohesion among different factions.
Below is the full list of the NDC MPs who endorsed the call for cancellation of the Ayawaso East primaries:
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – North Tongu
Doris A. Seidu – Chiana-Paga
Frank Annoh-Dompreh – Nsawam-Adoagyiri
Leopold Owusu – Suame
Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak – Asawase
Sylvester Tetteh – Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfro
Rockson-Dogbegah – Ketu South
Abu Jinapor – Yapei-Kusawgu
Betty Nana Efua Krosbi Mensah – Afram Plains North
Matthew Nyindam – Mion
Johnson Asiedu Nketia – NDC General Secretary (MP support)
Kofi Adams – Abuakwa North
Alexander Afenyo-Markin – Effutu
Joseph Yieleh Chireh – Wa West
Alice Kusi – Amenfi Central
Frank Fuseini Adongo – Nadowli-Kaleo
Some of the MPs who supported the call also expressed hope that the party will use the moment to review and strengthen its internal electoral mechanisms so candidates and constituents alike feel their voices are heard fairly and transparently.
