Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, has defended his decision to petition the party’s national leadership over the conduct of regional chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, insisting that their disagreements were driven by concerns about constitutional compliance rather than personal differences.
Mr Chaie said he had consistently challenged decisions he considered contrary to the party’s constitution, stressing that his responsibility as regional secretary required him to uphold discipline and ensure that party structures operated within established rules.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, he dismissed suggestions that tensions with Mr Ashie Moore influenced his decision not to seek another term after eight years in office.
He maintained that despite their disagreements, the two had maintained mutual respect and a cordial working relationship.
“Not at all! If you call Chairman Ashie Moore now, and then you ask me, ‘Chairman, can you tell me one day that Hon. Tetteh Chaie disrespected you?’ He will tell you, ‘Hon. Tetteh Chaie, he’s never disrespected me. No,’” he said.
Mr Chaie explained that his disagreements with the regional chairman usually arose when he believed the party’s constitution was not being respected.
“The only time you will hear us disagreeing is when the party’s constitution is being violated. That one, I stand my ground,” he stated.
He confirmed that he had submitted petitions to the party’s national leadership concerning issues involving Mr Ashie Moore, including allegations of assault and misconduct.
However, he clarified that the assault allegation contained in one of the petitions also involved verbal exchanges.
According to him, the petitions were intended to promote accountability and ensure that party officials conducted themselves in accordance with the NDC’s rules.
“I’m doing that not because I hate you personally, but I want things to be done right so that we achieve the results,” he added.
Meanwhile, Mr Chaie has rejected suggestions that his transition into government service marks his withdrawal from active party politics.
He said he remained committed to the NDC and was prepared to offer his experience whenever the party required his services, including through committees being established ahead of its national elections.
Having served as Greater Accra Regional Secretary for eight years, he said he had taken steps to prepare individuals to assume responsibility for the regional administration.
He expressed confidence that his successors would consolidate the gains made during his tenure while addressing areas that required improvement.
