A campaign event involving Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, turned chaotic in Assin Central after angry delegates and youth reportedly disrupted the gathering and forced key figures out of the venue.
The incident occurred during what was meant to be a strategic political engagement with party delegates and constituency executives ahead of internal party activities. The event, however, quickly descended into tension as groups of delegates openly expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as unfulfilled promises and misleading propaganda.
Eyewitnesses said that youth and grassroots members of the party began chanting and demanding that the leaders leave the premises. The crowd accused the campaign team of ignoring the struggles of party base members, including unemployment, lack of support for polling station executives, and poor communication from national leadership.
Some delegates reportedly shouted that politics should not be treated as a “game of deception,” insisting that leadership must be built on truth, accountability, and respect for grassroots voices. Religious expressions and emotional outbursts were also heard, with some participants invoking phrases such as “Jesus Christ of Nazareth” in protest, highlighting the intensity of frustration at the event.
Sources within the constituency claimed that the tensions were sparked by what delegates described as “unpaid promises and propaganda” relating to campaign support, welfare packages, and earlier assurances made by party figures. Many argued that their loyalty during election periods had not been matched by meaningful recognition or development.
Security at the venue reportedly struggled to control the situation as tempers flared. Eventually, members of Dr. Bawumia’s team and Rev. Ntim Fordjour were escorted out under tight security to prevent further escalation.
The Assin Central incident has triggered debates within political circles, as analysts warn that internal dissatisfaction among grassroots supporters could pose serious challenges to party unity ahead of future elections. Party insiders have called for calm and internal dialogue, urging leaders to listen more closely to concerns from the base of the party.
As of now, neither Dr. Bawumia nor Rev. Ntim Fordjour has issued an official statement on the incident, while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the disruption are ongoing.
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