General News of 2026-11-06
NDC Executives accuse DCE of allowing NPP MP to claim credit for Mahama's telecom projects
The newly elected executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper Denkyira West Constituency have accused their Member of Parliament, Rudolf Amoako-Gyampah, of taking credit for ongoing telecommunications network expansion projects they claim were initiated by the NDC government.
The constituency executives, led by Chairman Joseph Mawuley Golomeke, have dismissed claims circulating in some communities that the MP is responsible for the ongoing network projects, insisting that the initiatives are being undertaken by the government under President John Dramani Mahama.
In a statement, the executives described the claims as false and misleading, arguing that they could create the wrong impression about who deserves credit for the development projects.
They maintained that the NDC government initiated the telecommunications expansion projects, while the District Chief Executive (DCE), Isaac Nsiah, has been instrumental in championing and facilitating their implementation at the local level.
The executives, however, accused the MP of making no meaningful contribution to the projects and questioned his commitment to the development of the constituency.
They also expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as the DCE's overly accommodating attitude towards the MP and members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
According to Chairman Golomeke, the DCE's approach has allowed the MP and some NPP members to benefit politically from projects being undertaken by the NDC government.
He consequently urged the DCE to be firmer and ensure that recognition for government initiatives goes to the appropriate individuals and institutions.
The constituency secretary, Isaac Sunyan, also called on residents, traditional authorities, opinion leaders, youth groups and the media to disregard claims that the MP was behind the telecommunications projects.
He reiterated that the NDC government and the DCE were responsible for the initiatives, adding that the newly elected executives remained committed to transparency, accountability and development in the constituency.
NDC executives target 2028 parliamentary victory
Beyond the controversy surrounding the telecommunications projects, the newly elected constituency executives have declared their intention to wrestle the parliamentary seat from the NPP in the 2028 general elections.
The commitment was made during their first constituency executives' meeting, held at Domenase in the Upper Denkyira West District.
Addressing party members, the executives described their election as the beginning of a new chapter focused on hard work, unity and accountability, particularly in engaging and empowering the youth.
They outlined three major priorities, including securing victory for the NDC in the 2028 parliamentary elections, creating more meaningful opportunities for young people and working with the government and other stakeholders to help members of the constituency access employment opportunities.
The executives said they would intensify their efforts from the polling station level to the constituency level to improve the party's electoral fortunes.
They also pledged to support young people through skills training, greater involvement in party activities and inclusion in decision-making processes.
On employment, the leadership promised to work with the NDC government and relevant stakeholders to help secure job opportunities for qualified and interested youth in the constituency.
The executives called on party members, supporters and sympathisers to remain united, disciplined and committed to the party's objectives, stressing that winning the parliamentary seat in 2028 would require a collective effort.
Chairman Golomeke, who is described by the party as the youngest constituency chairman in the NDC, thanked delegates for the confidence reposed in the new leadership and assured them that the executives would work hard not to disappoint them.
Oheneba Kesse Brempong-Asare
