Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore
A power struggle has emerged within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over appointments in the incoming John Mahama administration.
The controversy began when the Greater Accra Regional Secretary, Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, issued a letter calling for constituency chairmen and secretaries to submit nominees for various national positions including ministerial and ambassadorial appointments.
The letter, dated December 25, 2024, requested that the nominees be submitted with their highest level of qualification, contact information, and area of interest for appointments.
The deadline for submission was set for Monday, December 30, 2024, by close of work at the Regional Secretariat.
However, the Regional Chairman, Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has rejected the letter, stating that it was issued without consultation or approval from the regional executives committee.
In a statement, Ashie Moore instructed party members to disregard the letter, stating that it was a sole decision made by the Regional Secretary without following the proper party structures.
The nomination process is for key positions, including ministerial, deputy ministerial, ambassadorial, CEO, director, Council of State, and board member roles.
The party’s leadership had sought to assemble a team of qualified individuals to fill these positions as they prepared to take power with John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration as president on January 7, 2025.
The infighting has thrown the nomination process into disarray, leaving constituency chairmen and secretaries unsure of how to proceed.
However, the development has exposed underlying tensions within the party, highlighting the challenges that the NDC faces as it prepares to take the reins of power.
The party’s ability to manage its internal conflicts and present a united front will be crucial in the coming days and weeks.
-BY Daniel Bampoe