Tension is mounting in the Fanteakwa North Constituency in the Eastern Region as Constituency Executives of the ruling National Democratic Congress, NDC, have openly accused the District Chief Executive, Abubakar Osman, for sidelining party structures and ignoring constituency executives in the administration of the district.
At a press conference held on Monday, May 19, 2026, the executives expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as the DCE’s consistent disregard for the party hierarchy and grassroots members.
Addressing the media, the Fanteakwa North Constituency Communication Officer, Mohammed Awal, supported by the constituency Chairman Mr.Daniel Amoafo Mayele and other executives said several development projects are ongoing in the district without the knowledge or involvement of constituency executives.
They cited government’s 24-hour economy market project, which they claim has already been handed over to a contractor without any briefing to party executives in the constituency.
The executives further criticized the DCE for allegedly failing to embark on a familiarization tour since his appointment nearly a year ago by President John Dramani Mahama.
They say many grassroots supporters do not know the DCE and repeated complaints from party members have not received any response.
The executives also expressed concern over the District Road Improvement Programme, DRIP, machines which they claim have been parked at the District Assembly premises while roads in the district continue to deteriorate.
They further accused the DCE of failing to participate in social activities within the constituency, including funerals, weddings and outdoorings, a situation they say is gradually affecting the popularity of the party in the area.
The NDC executives are therefore calling on President Mahama to intervene and caution the DCE before, according to them, the situation negatively affects the fortunes of the party in the constituency.
DCE Switfly RespondThe District Chief Executive for Fanteakwa North District, Abubakar Osman, responded swiftly to the allegations by some NDC constituency executives that he is neglecting party structures and failing to engage them in district affairs.
Abubakar Osman insisted he has consistently engaged party executives through the Acting constituency chairman during the absence of the substantive chairman.
He also said the constituency communications platform where updates are shared.
According to him, every major decision and activity is communicated to party leadership.
The DCE also highlighted efforts he has made to support party members, including:
awarding one of the district’s biggest contracts — a 16-unit classroom block project — to party-affiliated persons,donating boxes of rice to about 1,161 branch executives during Christmas through constituency executives for distribution.
He admitted there were political differences during the DCE selection process because some constituency executives openly supported another candidate.
However, he stressed that:“Even though you supported someone and that person did not get the position, we are still one and can still work together.”
The DCE dismissed claims that DRIP machines have been abandoned, explaining that the machines inherited from the previous administration require servicing.
He stated that ” district is facing Internally Generated Funds (IGF) challenges following the split of Fanteakwa into two districts.
He said letters have already been sent to contractors responsible for servicing the equipment.In the meantime, the district has collaborated with the Highways Department to reshape deplorable roads
On the 24 -Hour Economy market,the DCE explained that the original site provided by traditional authorities failed to meet technical requirements .
A consultant appointed by the state declared the area unsuitable due to lack of network connectivity and zoning concerns.
A new site was selected after consultations with stakeholders and market women.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
