Tensions have boiled over inside the New Patriotic Party after a former minister under ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo delivered a fiery warning to one of the party’s communicators concerning the Navrongo Central constituency.
In a strongly worded outburst that has since gone viral, the ex-minister told the communicator to “shut the f*ck up” as they clashed over issues relating to the area.
The heated exchange has exposed fresh cracks within the NPP ranks in the Upper East Region, where party members appear divided over strategy and leadership ahead of future elections.
Navrongo Central has long been a keenly contested seat, and the public spat suggests internal disagreements are becoming more open and personal.While the exact trigger for the confrontation has not been made public, sources close to the party say the argument centres on how the NPP should position itself and communicate its message in the constituency.
The strong language used by the former minister has shocked many observers, even in Ghana’s often robust political environment, and has sparked fresh debate about discipline and unity within the NPP.
As the party continues to regroup after its last election defeat, incidents like this are raising questions about whether old rivalries and personal egos could undermine efforts to rebuild and regain ground in key areas like Navrongo Central.