NDC delegates invoke Antoa deity over Atwima Kwanwoma album manipulation

Tension has escalated in the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency of the Ashanti Region as aggrieved delegates of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) invoked the Antoa deity following allegations of electoral register manipulation. The disgruntled party members performed traditional rituals to call for spiritual retribution against executives they accuse of tampering with the delegates' album ahead of the constituency elections. This dramatic turn of events follows claims that the names of qualified delegates were intentionally removed and replaced with those of unqualified individuals to skew the election results.

The protesters allege that the manipulation is a deliberate attempt to favor specific candidates in the internal polls. According to the aggrieved members, the electoral register has been bloated with names of people who do not meet the criteria to vote, effectively disenfranchising legitimate delegates who have served the party. They expressed deep disappointment in the local leadership, asserting that their loyalty to the party has been betrayed by these administrative irregularities. The delegates insist that a fair and transparent electoral process is essential to maintain the party’s integrity in the constituency.

Before resorting to traditional rituals, the delegates claim they exhausted internal party channels to seek redress. They reportedly submitted multiple complaints to the regional executives regarding the alleged register swaps, but they assert that no meaningful action was taken to rectify the situation. The lack of response from the regional leadership fueled their frustration, leading them to turn to the Antoa deity for what they describe as spiritual justice against those responsible for the perceived corruption and the subversion of the party's democratic processes.

The situation has sparked fears of deepening divisions within the NDC at a critical time for the party. Members have warned that the failure to address these allegations through a thorough audit of the delegates' album could jeopardize the credibility of the entire election. There are growing calls for the national leadership to intervene urgently to restore order and ensure that the upcoming constituency elections are conducted fairly. Observers note that such public displays of discord could undermine party unity and impact its performance in the broader political landscape if left unresolved.