BY Grace Zigah
The simmering tensions within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Awutu Senya East Constituency appear to have taken a new twist following claims by some party supporters that the constituency’s sole allocation for the ongoing FIFA World Cup was given to the husband of the Member of Parliament, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, instead of the constituency chairman, Stephen Ofosu Agyare.
The latest controversy comes against the backdrop of a long-running internal power struggle between factions aligned with the MP and those loyal to the constituency chairman.
The disagreement, which has played out publicly in recent months through accusations, counter-accusations, legal battles, and leaked recordings, has exposed deep divisions within one of the NDC’s most politically significant constituencies.
According to party insiders and supporters of Chairman Ofosu Agyare, the constituency was allocated a single World Cup slot as part of arrangements linked to the participation in the global football tournament.
The critics claim that instead of assigning the opportunity to the constituency chairman, who they argue played a significant role in the party’s electoral success in the area, the ticket was reportedly handed to the MP’s husband, who is currently said to be in the United States enjoying the tournament.
The development has sparked heated debate on various constituency WhatsApp platforms, where supporters of the chairman have openly expressed their disappointment.
Some party members have questioned the criteria used in selecting beneficiaries of the World Cup package, arguing that key constituency executives who worked tirelessly for the party deserved consideration.
Sources close to the chairman’s camp contend that the decision reflects the growing breakdown in relations between the two camps following the 2024 general election victory.
They argue that disagreements over appointments, party influence and control of constituency structures have steadily worsened, culminating in a series of public confrontations that have embarrassed the party.
The strained relationship between the MP and the chairman has dominated political discussions in Kasoa in recent months.
Earlier controversies included allegations contained in a leaked audio recording that triggered protests by sections of the constituency’s women’s wing and renewed calls for party leadership to intervene.
The dispute has also resulted in public exchanges among party executives and supporters, with both factions accusing each other of undermining party unity.
Supporters of the MP, however, have dismissed attempts to politicize the World Cup issue, insisting that claims circulating on social media should be treated with caution.
