In an exclusive sit-down on Vision1 FM, host Afia Abronomaa brought listeners to the heart of internal party democracy as she spoke with Mr. Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Below is an engaging breakdown of their discussion on the newly concluded constituency elections, legal battles, and party discipline.
Key Takeaways from the Interview
- The Numbers: A Weekend of Voting Despite legal hurdles in certain areas, the NPP successfully organized constituency executive elections in 40 constituencies across Ghana over two days:
- Saturday, July 11: 16 constituencies went to the polls.
- Sunday, July 12: 24 constituencies completed their voting.
- Injunctions Hit Five Constituencies The election machine was forced to pause in five specific areas due to court injunctions:
- Kwadaso
- Manso Nkwanta
- Manhyia North
- Obuasi East
- Fanteakwa
Mr. Yandoh assured voters that once the legal dust settles in these areas, democratic processes will resume immediately.
- Drama in Afigya Sekyere East: Money, Disqualification, and Fines Afia Abronomaa pressed Mr. Yandoh on the high-profile disqualification of a chairmanship aspirant in Afigya Sekyere East. Mr. Yandoh outlined the sequence of events:
- The Allegation: A petition alleged the aspirant distributed money to voters during a previous campaign.
- Appeals Committee Review: The party’s Appeals Committee investigated, disqualified the candidate, and handed the case over to the court system.
- The Verdict: The court found the aspirant guilty and handed down a GH¢5,000 fine.
- The Appeal: The candidate appealed the ruling, but the higher court dismissed it—upholding both the conviction and the fine.
- The Core Message: Discipline and Integrity Wrapping up the conversation, Mr. Yandoh emphasized that enforcing rules—even against key party members—proves the NPP’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and accountability.
“We will continue to uphold discipline and accountability in our internal democratic processes to safeguard the credibility of our elections.” — Paul Yandoh, NPP Communications Director
About Mr. Paul Yandoh
Mr. Paul Yandoh is a prominent political strategist, communicator, and grassroots organizer within Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Best known for his role as the Ashanti Regional Director of Communications for the NPP, he serves as one of the party’s primary media voices in its most crucial electoral stronghold—the Ashanti Region.
Throughout his career, Yandoh has built a reputation as a vocal defender of party policy, a frequent guest on national radio and television broadcasts, and an advocate for internal discipline and transparency within party ranks. Known for his outspoken commentary on internal electoral integrity and grassroots mobilization, he remains a key figure shaping the NPP’s public messaging and regional strategy.
