By: Sankofaonline News Desk
Date: July 1, 2025
Central Region, Ghana – Discontent is growing within the ranks of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region, following emerging reports that Regional Chairman Mr. Richard Kofi Asiedu is engaging state security institutions in intra-party matters—prompting strong backlash from the party’s grassroots in constituencies like Awutu Senya East (ASEC) and Assin South.
Today, July 2, 2025, NDC members in Assin South reported that three party members have allegedly been taken to court and remanded into police custody, following a complaint reportedly filed by the Regional Chairman. While the specific details are still unfolding, sources indicate the case stems from internal party disagreements.
This development follows another controversy that took place just yesterday, July 1, in Awutu Senya East, where Mr. Daniel Bassey, a Branch Youth Organiser in the Adam Nana Ward, was invited by the District Police after a complaint lodged by Mr. Asiedu. Bassey’s “offense,” party sources say, was a comment shared in a party WhatsApp group concerning a public letter from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
The letter had cautioned Mr. Asiedu against using the title “Professor.”
Though Mr. Bassey’s comment was made in an internal forum and the matter was later resolved amicably within party structures, the police involvement has raised eyebrows across the constituency.
Why Involve the Police?
The decision by Mr. Asiedu to report a fellow party member to law enforcement, rather than first pursuing party channels, has been widely condemned as a violation of the party’s spirit and constitution. Members say the issue could have been addressed internally without state intervention.
“The fact that the matter was resolved peacefully shows that the police invitation was unnecessary,” said Stephen Apolima, Branch & Ward Secretary for Adam Nana Ward. “It undermines the structures that bind us as a party.”
Constitutional Breach Alleged
Critics point to Article 48 of the NDC Constitution, which clearly states:
“A member shall not take any grievance, dispute or matter affecting the Party to any court of law or the media unless all the internal mechanisms for resolving such grievance or matter have been fully exhausted.”
While no court action has been confirmed in the Awutu Senya East case, the use of the police in resolving a matter of internal communication raises concerns about a growing pattern. The Assin South incident, if verified, would mark a more direct violation—where NDC members were taken to court and remanded without internal processes being visibly pursued.
Grassroots Discontent Boils Over
From Awutu Senya East to Assin South, party members are openly questioning their place in the organization they fought to return to power.
“Did we help the party to win power only for our leaders to hand us over to the police and the courts?” one ward organiser asked during a meeting on Tuesday. “This is not leadership. It is intimidation.”
In both cases, the individuals involved are not opposition activists—they are NDC members. That fact alone has intensified the outrage.
Leadership on Trial
There is growing pressure on the party’s Regional and National Disciplinary Committees to investigate Mr. Asiedu’s actions.
Party faithful argue that if leaders do not follow the constitution, discipline, and mutual respect within the NDC will erode.
“We’re not saying members should be above accountability,” said a former regional executive, “but we are saying we have a constitution. If the Chairman ignores it, what example are we setting?”
So far, the Regional Secretariat has not issued a statement. Mr. Asiedu has also not responded to requests for comment.
This man again? Though not surprised, It is reckless for a regional chairman of a party and government that H.E John Dramani Mahama is leading.SMH
This regional chairman is not fit for the position he claims he has money so can do without politics. He should quietly resign his position before he makes the NDC unattractive.