Tension is mounting within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Fanteakwa South following allegations of intimidation, voter suppression, and attempts to prevent some branch members from contesting ongoing branch executive elections.
Sources within the constituency accuse some party leaders of using strong-arm tactics and alleged “macho men” to deny certain members their democratic right to participate in the electoral process. According to the sources, the strategy is aimed at eliminating perceived opponents and weakening potential challengers ahead of future constituency-level elections.
The allegations have revived concerns over similar incidents that reportedly occurred during the party’s 2022 internal elections, when more than 50 branch executives were allegedly disenfranchised following the leadership’s refusal to conduct elections in areas believed to be strongholds of rival factions.
Communities including Hehiamkyene and Bososo reportedly witnessed heightened tensions on Tuesday after constituency executives introduced what some members described as unfamiliar and restrictive guidelines that led to the disqualification of several prospective contestants.
According to sources, the matter has since been reported to the police and remains under investigation, pending intervention and directives from the party’s regional executives. Efforts are also underway to secure appropriate representation and resolution of the dispute.
Party members are calling on the regional leadership to ensure transparency, fairness, and adherence to the NDC’s internal democratic principles to prevent further divisions within the constituency.