The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to introduce a screening process for aspirants ahead of its upcoming constituency and national elections, warning that political opponents could exploit internal grievances to create divisions within the party.
Speaking on Ahotor FM’s Morning Show in Accra on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Mr Koomson said the NDC should have assessed the loyalty, commitment and track records of aspirants before allowing them to contest in its internal elections. He argued that reducing the number of candidates through an internal shortlisting process could help the party identify individuals genuinely committed to its objectives.
“The party was supposed to shortlist the candidates internally for the numbers to come down,” he said.
Koomson warns of alleged sponsorship
Mr Koomson cautioned that allowing candidates to contest without adequately assessing their commitment could expose the party to attempts by political opponents to undermine it from within.
He specifically alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could sponsor disgruntled NDC members to contest in the party’s internal elections, potentially creating confusion and deepening divisions.
“You may not believe it, but the NPP can even sponsor someone to contest in the NDC’s internal elections,” he warned.
The labour leader described the possibility as a concern for the party’s leadership, arguing that unresolved grievances could create opportunities for individuals to exploit the electoral process for purposes other than strengthening the NDC.
Calls for stronger internal checks
Mr Koomson said the party’s leadership should look beyond the number of people seeking positions and pay closer attention to their political commitment, loyalty and record of service.
He suggested that a more deliberate screening process could help the NDC minimise internal conflicts, maintain discipline and protect party cohesion as it prepares for its upcoming constituency and national elections.
His comments add to the debate about candidate selection and internal party democracy, with the need to balance open participation against measures intended to safeguard party unity.
The allegation that the NPP could sponsor NDC aspirants was made by Mr Koomson and was not independently substantiated in the information provided.
Story by Stephen Kwaku Owusu Mintah