Former Adentan MP Kojo Adu-Asare has urged delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Greater Accra to elect a new regional chairman, arguing that the party needs fresh leadership to restore unity and strengthen its political structures.
He believes the tensions and disagreements that have characterised the relationship between Regional Chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore and Regional Secretary over the past four years have weakened cooperation within the regional leadership.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, Mr Adu-Asare said the controversies surrounding the Greater Accra regional leadership, particularly after the 2024 general elections, had negatively affected the image of the chairmanship position.
He therefore urged delegates to consider replacing Ashie Moore in the upcoming regional executive elections to give the party an opportunity to rebuild confidence in its leadership.
“Especially after the elections, with all the issues that have come up in the Greater Accra Region for the wrong reasons, particularly surrounding the chairman, I think it has brought a little dent and damage to the seat. I feel the delegates should look at replacing the chairman,” he said.
Mr Adu-Asare maintained that Greater Accra had witnessed leadership challenges that were less pronounced in other regions, making a change necessary to improve internal coordination.
He, however, clarified that he was not campaigning for any particular candidate but wanted delegates to elect someone capable of promoting unity, discipline and effective teamwork.
According to him, the ability of regional executives to work together is critical to the NDC’s electoral fortunes, warning that personal disagreements among party leaders should not be allowed to undermine collective efforts.
He stressed that the party must prioritise cohesion and effective leadership as it prepares for future elections, particularly in the Greater Accra Region, which remains a key battleground in the country’s political landscape.
