A member of the Alois Mohl campaign team, Mohammed Abdulai, has described the parliamentary aspirant as the only contender in the Nandom Constituency with the capacity to unite the deeply divided New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Mr Abdulai argues that Mr Mohl’s ability to maintain relationships across the party’s rival factions, despite his own experiences of political disappointments and alleged mistreatment, gives him a unique advantage in efforts to restore unity within the constituency.
His assessment comes amid renewed tensions in the Nandom NPP following Monday’s controversial removal of furniture and other party materials from the constituency office previously provided by former Constituency Chairman Simon Kuubeyangaa to a new facility provided by the current chairman, Patrick Nakpenaah.
The development has heightened tensions among constituency executives, with Constituency Secretary Edmund Bangnia Aayel accusing Mr Nakpenaah of leading a group to forcibly access the old office and remove party properties without following established party procedures.
Reacting to the deepening divisions in an article published on his Facebook page on Tuesday, November 10, Mr Abdulai said the party needed a leader capable of bringing its competing factions together rather than deepening existing divisions.
Identifying himself as non-aligned in the internal factional divisions, he argued that Mr Mohl’s political experiences and continued commitment to the NPP made him particularly suited to the task.
“His strongest qualification may be his ability to relate to both sides of the divide, despite his own experiences of political disappointments and what many would consider unfair treatment within the party,” he wrote.
Mr Abdulai cited previous incidents in which Mr Mohl allegedly suffered unfair treatment from some party officials, including a letter by a former Constituency Secretary declaring that he had forfeited his NPP membership over allegations that he campaigned against the party’s parliamentary candidate in the 2016 and 2020 general elections.
He maintained that the allegations were never substantiated with evidence and that Mr Mohl was not given an opportunity to defend himself before a disciplinary committee.
He also recalled Mr Mohl’s disqualification from the 2023 NPP parliamentary primaries under circumstances that raised questions among some party members. The process was overseen by Chairman Buga, then the party’s National Third Vice Chairman.
According to Mr Abdulai, both the former Constituency Secretary and Chairman Buga have since apologised to Mr Mohl over the respective incidents.
He said the former secretary acknowledged his inability to substantiate the allegations and the manner in which Mr Mohl was treated, while Chairman Buga also apologised over the 2023 disqualification.
Mr Abdulai believes these experiences demonstrate Mr Mohl’s ability to rise above political disagreements and personal grievances, an attribute he considers essential for rebuilding the party.
Mohl’s continued loyalty despite past disappointments
Mr Abdulai further pointed to Mr Mohl’s continued involvement in the NPP despite his alleged mistreatment, saying he remained committed to the party and participated in various campaign committees supporting its 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
“That is the kind of maturity and restraint Nandom NPP needs at this moment,” he stated.
He argued that the constituency needed more than another factional victory, stressing that its next leadership must be capable of encouraging dialogue, restoring trust and making members of opposing camps feel they still have a place in the party.
2028 electoral fortunes at stake
Mr Abdulai warned that the party’s prospects in the 2028 general elections could be undermined if the current divisions were not resolved.
He said the electoral contest would require a united constituency organisation, committed executives, motivated grassroots supporters and a parliamentary candidate capable of drawing on the collective strength of the party.
“The question is no longer simply who has the strongest faction, but who has the capacity to bring the factions together,” he wrote.
He maintained that Mr Mohl deserved serious consideration as the party searched for a way out of its internal crisis, insisting that his ability to maintain relationships across the divide offered a possible pathway to reconciliation.
The latest intervention comes at a critical time for the Nandom NPP, which has been grappling with disagreements over constituency leadership, the authority of elected executives and the management of party structures.
Mr Abdulai called on party members to prioritise reconciliation over retaliation, inclusion over exclusion and collective ambition over personal egos.
His position is that the NPP’s ability to reclaim the Nandom Constituency in 2028 will depend largely on whether it can first overcome the divisions threatening its internal cohesion.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
