Ghanaian chief criticizes NPP General Secretary over election dispute handling

The Chief of Agric Nzema in Ghana's Ashanti Region, Nana Nkansah Boadu, has publicly criticized Justin Frimpong Kodua, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The chief accused Kodua of mismanaging the aftermath of the party's parliamentary primary in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency, which was marred by chaos and subsequent disputes.

Speaking on Okay Fm, Nana Nkansah Boadu stated that Kodua focused on administrative actions, such as potentially canceling the elections, instead of ensuring the safety and well-being of party members following the disturbances. The chief asserted that he personally visited the constituency to check on supporters, a step he claimed Kodua did not take.

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I went to check whether everybody was safe after the incident, but all he was thinking about was cancelling the elections.

Nana Nkansah Boadu warned that any attempt to annul the election results would be met with resistance from party members. He also alleged widespread dissatisfaction among NPP supporters regarding the handling of the situation, citing demonstrations against the General Secretary's actions. The chief further accused Kodua of prioritizing personal gain and political interests over party unity, suggesting this approach has contributed to the NPP's challenges while in opposition.

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If he thinks he should cancel the elections, he will see. If he is a man, let him say the elections should be conducted again. Nobody will go and vote.