The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Savelugu Constituency has called on the party’s national executives to investigate remarks and actions by Dorcas Affo-Toffey, the Member of Parliament for Jomoro and Deputy Minister for Transport, which they say undermine the party ahead of the 2028 elections.
At a press briefing in Savelugu, Constituency Communications Officer Nyaba Abass accused the Deputy Minister of attending a public event organised by New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Savelugu Hajia Fatahiya Abdul-Aziz without consulting NDC structures, and publicly stating that the NPP MP “deserves a second chance.”
Controversial Endorsement Alleged
Mr Abass claimed that Madam Affo-Toffey also donated GH¢100,000 to a foundation linked to the NPP MP and encouraged future support, actions which the NDC executives describe as a direct endorsement of a rival politician.
He further raised concerns over remarks attributed to the Deputy Minister suggesting she did not believe in “party colours” and comparing her performance in office to that of the Savelugu MP. The constituency leadership argued these comments have caused disaffection among party members and risk weakening the NDC’s electoral prospects in the upcoming general elections.
Calls for Accountability
The Savelugu executives urged the national leadership of the NDC to intervene by applying disciplinary measures, and requested that Madam Affo-Toffey visit the constituency to apologise and make a donation to the NDC comparable to her alleged contribution to the NPP foundation.
They also cited historical grievances, claiming that during the previous administration, the NDC parliamentary candidate in 2024 faced obstacles such as denial of fertiliser support, restricted access to public venues, and complications over a road contract — factors they say underscore the sensitivity of external interference in local party affairs.
The constituency leadership concluded by appealing for prompt action to prevent further interference in internal political processes and to safeguard party cohesion ahead of the 2028 elections.
