KASOA, CENTRAL REGION, GHANA– A brewing political storm has reached a breaking point as local stakeholders allege a calculated “grand scheme” to seize control of the Awutu Senya East Constituency (ASEC) and its public resources. At the center of the controversy is Yusif, a figure described by critics as a “political migrant,” who is accused of orchestrating a multi-stage plan to consolidate power through family ties and administrative manipulation.
A Strategic Ascent
Sources close to the constituency leadership suggest that Yusif’s rise within the local political infrastructure was no accident. The alleged strategy began with personal proximity to the current Member of Parliament (MP). It is claimed he entered the fold quietly as a friend to the candidate, eventually positioning himself as her personal bodyguard before transitioning to the role of husband.
Observers argue this progression was a tactical move to “marry the bride of the constituency,” providing Yusif with a direct conduit to constituency funds and political influence. With this union complete, the MP is now viewed by some as the primary vehicle through which Yusif exercises control.
The Battle for the Assembly
The tension has escalated following the installation of a preferred candidate as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). Critics argue this move, allegedly supported by external collaborators within the NPP, was designed to grant Yusif a foothold in the local Assembly’s resource management.
The final stage of this alleged takeover is now unfolding: a concerted effort to oust the current Constituency Chairman.
“The Chairman stands as the final obstacle to this plan,” one concerned party member stated. “He has resisted the total collapse of the constituency and continues to protect the grassroots from being sidelined.”
Divide and Rule Tactics
Grassroots advocates accuse Yusif of employing a “divide and rule” strategy, utilizing misinformation and manufactured allegations to destabilize the existing executive body. Despite being reportedly marginalized, the Chairman and his team maintain they are serving the party’s interests against what is being described as an internal “hostile takeover.”
A Call to Action for Delegates
As branch and constituency elections approach, the rhetoric has reached a fever pitch. Party faithful are being urged to treat the upcoming vote as a referendum on the constituency’s independence.
Key concerns raised by those opposing the takeover include:
- Resource Appropriation: Fears that constituency benefits will be diverted to a single family for the next eight years.
- Political Instability: Accusations that Yusif and his associates are sponsoring internal attacks to create a leadership vacuum.
- Electoral Consequences: Warnings that internal exploitation could lead the party into opposition in future cycles.
The message to delegates is clear: vote against any candidates endorsed by Yusif and his associates to prevent what has been described as the “capture and ruin” of the ASEC NDC political structure.
Source: Bright Sosu
