The New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency executive elections in the Assin South Constituency of the Central Region were thrown into disarray after a court injunction halted the exercise, preventing more than 900 delegates, aspiring candidates and party supporters from casting their ballots.
The unexpected suspension left hundreds of party faithful disappointed as they gathered at the designated voting centre only to learn that the election would not take place.
Addressing a press conference, Convener of the aggrieved delegates, David Kwabena Marfo, said over 900 electoral area coordinators, polling station executives, constituency delegates, aspiring candidates and supporters had prepared to participate in the election following the party’s official announcement of the date and venue.
According to him, delegates arrived at the polling centre early in the morning expecting the electoral process to begin but were instead informed that a court injunction had been obtained to suspend the election.
Mr. Marfo stated that delegates were denied access to the venue and claimed there were no Electoral Commission officials or security personnel present to supervise the exercise, confirming that the election had been called off.
David Kwabena Marfo, Convener, aggrieved delegates of Assin South
He further alleged that some executives of the NPP in the Central Region were responsible for the circumstances that led to the injunction, a claim that has not been independently verified. He argued that the development had deepened divisions within the constituency and threatened the party’s unity.
Mr. Marfo warned that if the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) failed to intervene promptly to resolve the impasse, the NPP could weaken its support base in Assin South and face difficulties retaining or reclaiming the parliamentary seat in the 2028 general elections.
He appealed to the national leadership of the party to remain impartial, conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the injunction and restore confidence among members by ensuring a peaceful, transparent and credible electoral process.
Several electoral area coordinators and polling station executives who were present at the venue also expressed disappointment over the suspension of the elections.
They said they had travelled from various communities across the constituency, spending both time and personal resources to participate in the exercise, only to discover upon arrival that voting had been halted by a court order.
The delegates noted that the absence of Electoral Commission officials and police personnel at the venue further confirmed that the election would not proceed.
They called on the National Executive Committee of the NPP to urgently address both the legal and internal issues surrounding the election to restore unity and confidence within the constituency.
The aggrieved members maintained that the party’s chances of securing victory in the 2028 general elections and retaining the Assin South parliamentary seat under the leadership of Hon. John Ntim Fordjour would depend largely on unity, fairness and transparency within the party.
They therefore urged all factions to set aside their differences, put the interest of the NPP first and work together to strengthen the party ahead of the next general elections.
Story by Yaw Boagyan
