The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, has raised concerns over what he describes as escalating indiscipline within the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In an interview on Joy News' AM Show on Tuesday, November 12, Mr Dafeamekpor argued that the NPP's internal challenges go beyond leadership disputes, extending to the conduct of party members both publicly and within the party itself.
According to Mr Dafeamekpor, the level of indiscipline within the NPP has become increasingly apparent, particularly as the country heads towards the 2024 general elections.
He expressed concern that the failure of the NPP to address these internal issues could significantly weaken the party’s position in the eyes of voters, potentially giving the opposition a strategic advantage in the upcoming polls.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP further criticised the NPP for its apparent inability to maintain internal cohesion and discipline.
He explained that such dysfunction within the party was hindering its ability to present a united front.
Mr Dafeamekpor, specifically attributed this indiscipline to the leadership of Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the former Majority Leader, suggesting that under his stewardship, the party had struggled to maintain order and control.
In addition, Dafeamekpor pointed to the absence of Sarah Adwoa Safo, the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, from the NPP caucus for a prolonged period of six months.
He argued that her failure to attend parliamentary proceedings during this time, coupled with her inability to fulfil her ministerial responsibilities, should lead to her seat being declared vacant.
The MP also criticised the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, for what he deemed a lack of understanding of parliamentary procedures.
He noted that the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, had played a crucial role in tipping the balance of power in the legislature, particularly when he read a letter from the Fomena MP, an independent, stating his intention to caucus with the NPP.
He warned that unless the NPP addresses these deep-rooted issues, it risks further alienating voters, thus handing the opposition a potential edge in the forthcoming elections.
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