Washington: Ahafo Ano North A group within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ahafo Ano North Constituency, known as the Concerned Patriots, has appealed to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to intervene in the constituency's deepening internal disputes to restore peace and prevent further erosion of the party's support base. The group warned that the conduct of certain constituency executives, the Member of Parliament, and other individuals, which they claim contributed to the party's poor performance in the 2024 general elections, could severely undermine the NPP's chances in the 2028 elections if left unaddressed.
According to Ghana Web, the group raised their concerns at a press conference, where a leading member, Nana Kwame Awuah, expressed that the party had been overtaken by self-serving politicians who prioritize personal interests over the party's collective success. Awuah emphasized the need for Dr Bawumia to take action and prevent these individuals from repeating damaging acts that threaten the party's future.
The group's concerns are rooted in alleged irregularities during the polling station executive elections. The Concerned Patriots have secured a court injunction to halt all subsequent constituency-level elections until voting in 23 out of the constituency's 139 polling stations is conducted in accordance with party regulations. Ayisi Asare Awuah, an Electoral Area Communications Officer, explained that seeking legal redress became necessary after internal conflict-resolution mechanisms failed to address their grievances.
The aggrieved members are asking the court to declare the failure to conduct elections in the 23 polling stations unlawful. They seek an order for the removal of the regional executive representative overseeing the process and a directive for fresh elections to be conducted transparently and in strict compliance with party rules. According to the group, the alleged disregard for party guidelines has already led to the defection of several frustrated members to rival political parties.
They warned that these defections pose a direct threat to the NPP's hold on the constituency. In the 2024 parliamentary election, the incumbent NPP MP retained the seat by a narrow margin of just 120 votes over the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Kwasi Adusei. The Concerned Patriots stressed that unless Dr Bawumia intervenes to ensure justice, transparency, and fair play, the NPP risks losing its grip on the Ahafo Ano North Constituency in future elections.