Frederick Opare-Ansah, campaign manager for New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has condemned the circulation of money-related claims during the party’s presidential primaries, stating the need for discipline and integrity among delegates.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on Monday, Mr. Opare-Ansah said party members must avoid actions that could tarnish the NPP’s image.
“I asked my assistant to take footage on Election Day, and I saw some people talking about receiving money and some claiming aspirants had failed to give them cash. That kind of free talking is wrong and must be sanctioned,” he said.
Mr. Opare-Ansah warned that spreading such claims makes the party unpopular and undermines its integrity.
“When you go to vote and a candidate gives you GH¢100 for transportation, and another candidate doesn’t, some delegates go around accusing that candidate of refusing to pay. That is not right. It brings the party into disrepute,” he stressed.
He noted that the party must identify and discipline anyone involved in such practices.
“Luckily, some of these incidents were caught on video. I have collected a lot of footage and will send them to the General Secretary so those responsible can be traced and sanctioned. No one is forcing you to speak, but anything that disgraces the party must not be entertained,” Mr. Opare-Ansah said.
His comments follow claims by some delegates at selected voting centres that coordinators linked to certain flagbearer camps had promised them cash.
Videos circulating on social media show delegates alleging they were waiting to receive GH¢700 from the camp of Dr. Bryan Acheampong before casting their ballots.
Mr. Opare-Ansah concluded by reminding party members of their responsibilities under the NPP constitution.
“The responsibility of a party member includes knowing the dos and don’ts. We must educate those who don’t, so they don’t go ahead and disgrace the party,” he said.
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