Tread cautiously - MP warns against #KenMustGo

Suame Member of Parliament, John Darko, has called for restraint, unity, and internal cohesion within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), warning that public attacks on party members could undermine efforts to rebuild the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.

His comments come in the wake of heightened tensions during a recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the NPP at the Alisa Hotel, where security personnel confronted demonstrators chanting "Ken Must Go" outside the venue.

The incident has intensified internal debate over party discipline, loyalty, and the handling of dissent.

Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, June 27, 2026, Darko urged party members, particularly those in leadership positions, to exercise caution when commenting publicly about colleagues, especially senior figures.

"We should be careful condemning each other because we have one party to build and we have an election to win," he said.

The Suame MP stressed that while allegations of wrongdoing within the party should not be ignored, they must be supported by evidence and addressed through the party's established disciplinary structures.

According to him, any member who makes allegations of corruption should be prepared to substantiate those claims before the party's disciplinary committee.

Darko explained that where credible evidence is presented, the committee should facilitate accountability and, where appropriate, ensure that those implicated face the necessary legal consequences.

However, he noted that if allegations cannot be substantiated, the party must still deal with the matter in accordance with its constitution and disciplinary procedures.

He further observed that although the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has levelled several accusations against the NPP, party members must remain disciplined in their responses, particularly when addressing concerns involving fellow members.

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Darko also urged younger leaders within the party to promote stability rather than deepen divisions through public criticism and internal hostility.

"I know him personally, and I know his love for the party and the country," he said, referring to individuals at the centre of the recent controversy, adding that their longstanding service and commitment to the NPP should be taken into account when resolving internal disputes.

He further called on the party leadership to rely on established internal mechanisms to resolve disagreements instead of allowing them to escalate into factional conflicts or public calls for expulsion.

Warning against what he described as a culture of "wishing people away" from the party, Darko argued that such attitudes only weaken the NPP.

"We should, as much as possible, bring everybody on board," he added, stressing that reconciliation and inclusivity remain essential to building a stronger and more competitive party.