TEMA, Ghana, 24th October: The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to temporarily disqualify individuals facing serious allegations supported by evidence from contesting party elections until their names are cleared.
According to him, although such individuals may be innocent until proven guilty, allowing them to contest party positions while investigations or court proceedings are ongoing could damage both their personal reputations and the image of the party.
Speaking on Ahotor FM’s Yepe Ahunu programme on Saturday, October 24, 2026, Mr Koomson argued that individuals facing serious allegations should be asked to step aside until the matters are resolved, after which they could be allowed to contest again if cleared of wrongdoing.
He cited the sexual misconduct allegations against the headmaster of Obuasi Secondary Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, and the controversy involving the NDC’s Greater Accra Regional Chairman, Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, over allegations that he stole the personal belongings of a Singaporean businessman, as examples of cases requiring the party’s attention.
Call for Action Over Obuasi SHTS Allegations
Commenting on the allegations against Mr Abdulai, Mr Koomson called for a thorough investigation, expressing concern about the reported incidents and the need to establish the facts.
He argued that the number of students reportedly involved in the allegations made the matter particularly serious and warranted swift action by the party, even though the allegations had not been proven in court.
“Let me alone, immediately the NDC should have disqualified him when the allegations were made,” he said, arguing that the lengthy nature of court proceedings could expose the party to reputational damage if it failed to act promptly.
Mr Koomson maintained that the NDC should not wait for court proceedings to conclude before taking internal administrative steps, particularly where serious allegations are supported by evidence.
He stressed that the party had several qualified individuals capable of occupying leadership positions and should not feel compelled to retain or support people facing controversies that could undermine public confidence.
“There are some things you don’t have to entertain, and if you elect such people, what development are we looking for? Because we elect people who have clear minds to help build a better economy. So, if there are any allegations against someone, just put him or her aside, as there are a lot of people qualified to hold such positions,” he stated.
Ashie Moore Must Explain Singaporean Businessman’s Allegations
Turning to the controversy involving the NDC’s Greater Accra Regional Chairman, Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, Mr Koomson called on him to publicly explain the circumstances surrounding the allegations involving a Singaporean businessman.
He said he had read reports in which Mr Ashie Moore accused Joy FM of tarnishing his image but noted that the regional chairman had not, in his view, adequately explained what transpired between him and the businessman.
“I read something from the Greater Accra Regional Chairman saying Joy FM is just tarnishing his image, but didn’t explain exactly what happened between him and the Singaporean businessman. He should tell us what exactly happened,” Mr Koomson said.
He maintained that a clear explanation would help address public concerns and allow Ghanaians to better understand the circumstances surrounding the controversy.
Abraham Koomson Questions Leadership Capacity of Ghana’s Youth
Mr Koomson also expressed concern about the conduct of some young people aspiring to leadership positions, arguing that their actions had raised questions about whether they were prepared to lead the country.
He said he had expected the younger generation to offer a credible alternative and contribute to addressing Ghana’s challenges, but was increasingly disappointed by the controversies surrounding some young political figures.
“I am really worried about the youth that I thought they are going to save the country, but they are rotten before they are put into certain positions. People say the old people are not working, but the youth coming up are worse than the old people, and I don’t think they have the brain capacity to lead this country anywhere,” he stated.
His comments highlight concerns about the standards of conduct expected of individuals seeking political leadership and the responsibility of political parties to protect their credibility when selecting candidates for internal elections.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh (#RomeoWrites✍️ )
