A photo of Stephen Ntim, the National Chairman of the NPP, flanked by the General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, and the 2nd Vice Chair,
Tensions are mounting in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting has been called, spurred by growing concerns of electoral chaos following the contentious re-voting in the Walewale Constituency. The decision comes just a day after the party failed to count and declare a winner after the close of polls, amidst brewing discontent in the Constituency—a situation many fear could ripple through the party, threatening its stability ahead of the crucial 2024 general elections.
NEC, led by National Chairman Stephen Ayesu Ntim, has summoned the party’s top brass to an urgent meeting slated for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the luxurious Botsio Hall, Alisa Hotel, Accra. The meeting, announced by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, has sparked speculation among party insiders, who wonder if the escalating tensions in Walewale are merely the beginning of a much larger crisis.
Walewale, the hometown of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has turned into a political tinderbox, following a bitterly contested parliamentary primary. Allegations of voter manipulation and internal infighting have fueled widespread discontent among party supporters, culminating in chaotic scenes during the re-vote to elect the party’s parliamentary candidate. The ongoing turmoil has forced the NEC to intervene, aiming to calm the growing storm before it spirals completely out of control.
Party sources suggest that the emergency NEC meeting will address not only the Walewale crisis but also broader concerns over internal discipline, the party’s campaign strategy, and efforts to unify a fractured party base in preparation for the 2024 elections. With increasing pressure from the grassroots, the NEC is expected to tackle these pressing issues to prevent further fractures within the party.
Observers believe that Wednesday’s meeting could involve some difficult decisions, including potential disciplinary measures and strategies to contain the fallout from the ongoing disputes. Party insiders are on edge, fearing that without swift action to quell the unrest, the NPP’s chances in the upcoming 2024 elections could be severely jeopardized.
As tensions escalate, all eyes are now on the NPP’s NEC and whether this emergency session can successfully defuse the situation. With Walewale’s fate—and perhaps the entire party’s—on the line, the NPP leadership faces one of its most critical challenges yet.
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