NDC group in Talensi rejects DCE nominee

Aggrieved supporters of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region have kicked against the nomination of John Millim Naabwomya as the District Chief Executive (DCE) nominee. 

John Milim Naabwomya, a known affiliate of the party, is among 15 nominees appointed by President Mahama on April 4 to the Municipal and District Assemblies in the region.

Speaking at a press conference, the aggrieved members, led by Charles King Luu, strongly opposed the nomination, describing it as a betrayal of the party’s values and a potential threat to the interests of the party in the district.

The members also raised serious concerns about the nominee’s political affiliations, integrity, and his suitability for the DCE role. The group accused him of being a “loyal disciple” and “devoted agent” of the Paramount Chief of Talensi, Tongo Rana Kugbilsong Nanlebegtang, who they allege is a staunch New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist.

“It is interesting to note that the Paramount Chief of Talensi is a core NPP member, activist and an elephant of the district… nominating his close ally as DCE under an NDC government amounts to ceding the district to the opposition,” the statement read.

The aggrieved members also alleged that the nomination of John Millim Naabwomya was influenced by the Member of Parliament for the area Daniel Mahama, who they claim swapped the original nominee in favour of Naabwomya and is allegedly paying disgruntled party members to suppress dissent.

Citing a purported intelligence report submitted to national security warning of potential unrest should Naabwomya be approved, the aggrieved party members are calling on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene.

“We plead with President Mahama to demand a further background check on this nominee… We believe the situational report from the state security was hidden from him prior to the nomination,” they stated.

The aggrieved members further stated that they will pursue all legal avenues to challenge the nomination if it is not withdrawn, warning that imposing Naabwomya on the district could destabilize the NDC’s base in Talensi and tarnish the image of the party.

“We the members of the NDC in the Talensi district and all well-meaning people of Talensi are ready to acknowledge any of the applicants for that position except John Millim,” the statement concluded.

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