The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nandom Constituency is grappling with deepening internal divisions that could cost the party its parliamentary seat in the 2028 general elections, a party member has warned.
In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday April 29, Dr. Jacob Kuutuomeh painted a troubling picture of a constituency plagued by “confusion, accusations, counter-accusations, mistrust, and open division,” cautioning that the situation poses a serious threat to the party’s electoral fortunes.
“What is happening in our constituency today should worry every true member of the NDC,” Dr. Kuutuomeh said, adding that “we are gradually weakening ourselves and risking handing over the seat to the NPP in 2028 not because they are stronger, but because we are divided.”
He identified growing dissatisfaction among the youth, allegations of non-transparent leadership, and intensifying internal competition as key drivers of the unrest, warning that unresolved tensions are “deepening the cracks” within the party.
“If this continues, we will lose trust among our own supporters, lose energy from the grassroots, and ultimately, we may lose the seat,” he cautioned.
Dr. Kuutuomeh stressed that the NDC’s biggest threat in Nandom is no longer the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), but internal disunity. “Let us be clear: the greatest threat to the NDC in Nandom is no longer the NPP, but internal division glaring by day,” he stated.
He urged party members to prioritise unity and resolve grievances internally, warning that failure to act could have lasting consequences. “If we destroy unity, we destroy our own future,” he said. “Positions are temporary, but the party must endure.”
The statement also placed responsibility on key party stakeholders, particularly the Constituency Council of Elders, whom he called on to intervene immediately.
“You must break your silence, intervene as neutral arbiters, and facilitate dialogue to restore discipline and unity,” he urged.
Dr. Kuutuomeh further cautioned aspiring parliamentary candidates against fuelling tensions for political gain. “Destroying the party to win a primary is self-defeating,” he said, calling for discipline, respect, and loyalty in pursuing political ambitions.
He also appealed to the youth and general membership to resist manipulation and avoid spreading unverified information, stressing that “the strength of the party lies in unity, not chaos.”
Warning of broader electoral consequences, Dr. Kuutuomeh said continued infighting could erode public confidence, deepen mistrust, and trigger voter apathy among the party’s base.
“History has shown that no political party survives sustained internal sabotage and disunity,” he noted. “If we continue on this path, we are handing victory to our opponents on a silver platter.”
The statement comes amid growing concerns about internal cohesion within political parties ahead of the 2028 elections, with party unity increasingly seen as a critical factor in retaining voter confidence and electoral strength.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
