A faction within Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) has denounced alleged defamation campaigns against Central Regional Chairman Richard Kofi Asiedu.
The group, “Concerned Comrades of the NDC” from Assin Central Constituency, claims party youth have falsely accused Asiedu of bribery, disloyalty, and sabotage without evidence.
In a statement, the faction highlighted Asiedu’s leadership in securing 18 parliamentary seats under his “Agenda 20 Seats” initiative during the 2024 elections. They cited his personal contributions of vehicles and logistics across constituencies, questioning why a leader who “won Assin Central after 24 years” faces vilification. The group linked recent internal tensions to “indiscipline and misinformation,” urging national leadership to investigate.
The conflict escalated to legal action after three individuals—Henebeng Andoh, Prince Kwame Boadi, and Isaac Agyapong—were charged under Section 207(1) of Ghana’s Criminal Offenses Act for defamatory statements against Asiedu. Police investigations reportedly found no evidence supporting their claims. Eric Kofi Aubyn Hawkins, the faction’s leader, criticized party executives for allowing the crisis to fester: “This could have been resolved internally if leadership acted swiftly.”
Hawkins condemned attempts to withdraw the court case without accountability, calling it a “dangerous precedent.” He urged members to prioritize unity and integrity, stating: “The NDC must be guided by core values, not factional interests.”
