Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency are demanding the resignation of Western North Regional Chairman Emmanuel Armah. This follows the disqualification of 126 aspirants seeking positions as Electoral Area Executive Committee Coordinators. The aggrieved party members accuse Mr. Armah of mismanaging the party.
The group states that the regional chairman operates the party as a 'one-man show'. They allege that some constituency executives collaborated to disqualify the 126 aspirants. These aspirants were contesting 180 available positions without sufficient justification. The members claim these disqualifications were based on 'frivolous reasons'.
This internal dispute highlights growing tensions within the ruling NPP as it prepares for crucial organizational elections. These elections aim to select Electoral Area Executive Committee Coordinators across the constituency. Such internal rifts can affect party unity and performance in future general elections. Data from previous elections often shows that unified parties perform better at the polls.
Dr. Kofi Anane Korsah, Deputy Secretary of the NPP in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency, criticized key party officials. He accused Regional Chairman Emmanuel Armah, Constituency Chairman Kwame Asamoah, and Constituency Secretary Halifax Amande. Dr. Korsah claimed these three officials used 'mafia tactics' to influence internal party elections. He believes this makes the party less attractive to members in the constituency.
The aggrieved members have initiated legal action by filing a writ of summons. They are seeking redress through the courts for the disqualifications. Moreover, they warned that if the regional chairman fails to step down, they will pursue a vote of no confidence against him. The NPP leadership in the Western North Region has not yet publicly responded to these serious allegations. The outcomes of such legal and political challenges could significantly impact the party's structure and stability in the region.
Earlier last week, a group of constituency executives also petitioned the party's Western North Regional Chairman. They called for the immediate annulment of ongoing Electoral Area Executive Committee elections. This indicates a broader discontent with the current election process and leadership. The implications of these actions could include delays in the party's internal electoral calendar. Such delays might affect the party's readiness for upcoming national elections. Investors and political observers often keenly watch political stability, as it influences market confidence and policy predictability across Ghana.