The Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Amenfi East, Nana Kofi Atokyi, has issued a strongly worded statement condemning what he describes as secret, unjust, and unauthorised appointments made in the constituency without the knowledge or consultation of key party executives.
The statement, addressed to the Western Regional Minister, Regional Executives of the NDC, and copied to the media, expressed deep frustration over the appointments of a Municipal representative to the Regional Lands Commission Board and the Municipal Director for the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), which he claims were done in total disregard for party structures and protocols.
According to Mr. Atokyi, the appointments were made without informing or involving the core nine constituency executives, including himself, the Constituency Secretary, Women’s Organizer, Youth Organizer, Treasurer, Organizer, Communications Officer, and the Zongo Caucus Coordinator—an act he described as a “complete disrespect” to party hierarchy.
The first issue raised in the statement was the appointment of one McLean as the Amenfi East representative on the Regional Lands Commission Board.
Mr. Atokyi disclosed that upon hearing of the development, he contacted the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Raymond Nana Ebbah, who admitted to making the nomination, claiming it was his personal slot.
However, the Regional Minister reportedly disagreed with the MCE’s actions, stating that such appointments ought to be made in consultation with the party’s leadership, including constituency executives and the Member of Parliament.
The second matter concerned the recent appointment of Mr. Alidu Dramani as Municipal Director of YEA.
Mr. Atokyi described the move as “highly surprising and disheartening,” revealing that regional party authorities had earlier instructed that no one be appointed to that position until broader consultations were concluded.
Despite this directive, Mr. Dramani is alleged to have assumed office without official clearance, reportedly on the orders of the MCE.
The Chairman added that several attempts to alert the Regional Minister and Regional Chairman led to both authorities instructing that the appointment be suspended until further notice—a directive that Mr. Dramani allegedly defied.
The statement also highlighted growing tensions in the constituency, particularly among youth groups who have expressed their anger over what they describe as “malicious appointments” and have threatened to embark on demonstrations.
Mr. Atokyi further alleged that known affiliates of the MCE have resorted to insulting and threatening constituency executives via social media platforms, notably one dubbed the “Asikuma platform.”
He cited a recent incident in which the MCE allegedly insulted the Women’s Organizer of the party, further worsening the strained relationship between the MCE and party executives.
Mr. Atokyi concluded his statement by calling on the Regional Minister, Regional and National Executives of the NDC, and all relevant stakeholders—including the President—to urgently intervene to restore order and respect for party protocols in the Amenfi East Constituency.
“I know with the kind of threats coming to me, this press release may worsen the situation, but I am doing this for the good of the party,” he stated.
