The New Patriotic Party’s Asante Akyem Central constituency secretariat released a statement today refuting what it calls “misleading publications and attacks” by Kofi Ofosu Nkansah over the recent internal elections and the compilation of the party’s album.
According to the statement, the electoral process was not manipulated by outgoing Member of Parliament Kwame Anyimadu‑Antwi to favour particular individuals, including the former Municipal Chief Executive. The party dismissed the claims as unfounded and said the album was compiled under guidelines from the Constituency Elections Committee chaired by Regional Representative Kwadwo Bediako Banahene, not by Anyimadu‑Antwi.
The secretariat noted that the party office remained open for five consecutive days, registering 1,382 picked nomination forms, of which 1,097 were successfully completed and submitted. Vetting was carried out across all four zones in the constituency by respected local personalities: Daniel Kwasi Adarkwa, Sampson Akomea, Isaac Broni, Dora Osei Boakye and Atta Kaakyire.
Polling station, electoral area and constituency executive elections followed structured procedures. The constituency executive elections involved 15 vetted aspirants out of 30 picked nomination forms, supervised by the Electoral Commission with security maintained by the Ghana Police Service.
The secretariat clarified that directives to suspend the constituency executive elections were issued after an alleged court injunction filed by three former executives, but further checks revealed the motion had elapsed and had not been moved. One of the former executives whose name appeared on the affidavit admitted he was unaware of the suit and that his signature may have been signed while under the influence of alcohol.
Regarding proceedings before the National Electoral Affairs Committee, the secretariat criticised Ofosu Nkansah for making premature and disparaging Facebook publications before the committee even commenced its deliberations, which ultimately led to his removal from the proceedings due to unruly conduct.
The party also condemned Ofosu Nkansah’s remarks alleging that the MP used family members and galamsey associates to compile the constituency album, labeling the comments as disrespectful not only to the MP but to the polling station, electoral area and constituency executives who participated.
Additionally, the secretariat noted that Ofosu Nkansah failed to set foot in the constituency or participate in any stage of the electoral processes from registration through to the final elections, raising questions about the credibility of his criticisms.
The NPP Asante Akyem Central Constituency Secretariat called for respect toward party structures, adherence to due process and a commitment to party unity rather than public accusations. It stressed that its internal elections were conducted fairly through established, verifiable institutions that deserve recognition rather than unwarranted attacks.
