Richard Kofi Asiedu is the Central Regional Chairman of the NDC
A group of concerned members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Assin Central Constituency of the Central Region have strongly condemned what they describe as unprovoked attacks and defamatory remarks against the party’s Central Regional Chairman, Richard Kofi Asiedu.
In a statement to MyNewsGh.com, the group calling themselves the Concerned Comrades of the NDC—expressed disappointment over the conduct of some NDC youth in the constituency, who they claim have resorted to insulting, defaming, and falsely accusing Asiedu of bribery, disloyalty, and internal sabotage.
According to the group, these accusations are entirely baseless and intended only to tarnish the hard-earned reputation of Asiedu and create division within the party.
“Why vilify the Chairman who helped us win the Assin Central seat for the first time in 24 years? Why undermine the same Chairman who has personally contributed vehicles, logistics, and financial support to constituencies across the region?” they questioned.
Under Asiedu’s leadership and his ‘Agenda 20 Seats’ initiative, the NDC secured 18 out of 23 parliamentary seats in the Central Region during the last general elections.
In recent months, however, the NDC in Assin Central has faced internal tensions, which the Concerned Comrades describe as a worrying trend of indiscipline, misinformation, and internal sabotage.
Speaking to our correspondence Hajia Asana Gordon, leader of the Concerned Comrades, Eric Kofi Aubyn Hawkins, called on the national leadership of the NDC to urgently investigate the conduct of individuals responsible for fueling disunity and unrest in the constituency.
“What is even more alarming is that this behavior seems to thrive with the silent endorsement—or even protection—of certain party executives who have either refused to act or have shielded these individuals from accountability,” Hawkins fumed.
He also provided background to the crisis, citing a recent legal case involving Henebeng Andoh, Prince Kwame Boadi, and Isaac Agyapong, who were arraigned before the Circuit Court at Assin Nsuaem Kyekyewere, presided over by His Lordship Emmanuel Amo Yartey.
The trio was remanded into police custody following a complaint by Asiedu over defamatory statements they made during a press conference.
Investigations by the Ghana Police Service reportedly found no evidence to back their claims. The accused were subsequently charged under Section 207(1) of the Criminal Offenses Act for offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace.
“This matter could have been resolved internally and respectfully if party leadership had demonstrated the moral courage to act swiftly,”
Hawkins said. “There were multiple opportunities for constituency and regional executives to encourage the accused to retract their statements and apologize to the Regional Chairman.”
He criticised attempts by some officials to have the case withdrawn without ensuring accountability, describing it as a failure of leadership and a dangerous precedent that encourages impunity.
“It is heartbreaking to witness a loyal, dedicated, and resourceful leader become the target of manufactured outrage and political jealousy,” Hawkins added.
He concluded by urging members of the NDC in Assin Central and the wider Central Region to stand for principle, unity, and integrity, rather than noise and manipulation.
“As concerned comrades, we declare that the NDC must be guided not by factional interests but by the core values that unite and strengthen us,” he said.
