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Stop the imposition – James Agbey warns NDC ahead of post-Mahama power struggle
March 21, 2026
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Stop the imposition – James Agbey warns NDC ahead of post-Mahama power struggle

Key Points

  • NDC Action Movement leader James Agbey has cautioned party leadership against imposing candidates in the upcoming presidential primaries.
  • He called for an immediate end to "nasty factionalism" and growing tensions among competing groups within the party.
  • Agbey urged party and government officials to remain neutral, ensuring a fair and equal playing field for all aspirants without misusing state or party structures.
  • He emphasized the importance of transparency, fairness, and internal party democracy to safeguard the integrity of the selection process.
  • The leader advised the NDC to learn from the NPP's alleged 2024 setbacks due to candidate imposition, stressing unity for the 2028 general elections.

Why This Matters

This article highlights critical internal challenges within Ghana's main opposition party, the NDC, regarding leadership transition and democratic principles. Ensuring a fair and transparent selection process for its presidential candidate is vital for the NDC's credibility and its ability to present a strong, unified front in the 2028 general elections, thereby impacting the health of Ghana's multi-party democracy.

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