The Volta Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor, has sparked controversy with a bold statement following the recent National Delegates Conference of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking in an interview with Adom News correspondent Odehyeba Owusu Job, the outspoken NDC chairman declared that he “wishes and prays” the NPP remains divided ahead of the 2028 general elections.
According to Mawutor Agbavitor, the internal cracks and power struggles observed within the NPP during their delegates conference are a “blessing in disguise” for the NDC and the people of Ghana.
He explained that a disunited NPP poses less threat to the NDC’s electoral fortunes and provides Ghanaians with a clear alternative to what he described as “years of mismanagement and hardship” under the current government.
“Hmmm… as for the NPP, they are just playing and making a mockery of themselves. The first thing I would advise them to do is learn how to live together. That is a party torn into stress. Even when it comes to doing the right thing, they can’t. I’m not here to advise them, but I wish and pray that the NPP will continue to be disunited. In fact, I pray that they remain disunited to the point where they can’t even come together to ask anyone to vote for them. That is my prayer for the NPP. I don’t wish them well, I don’t wish them to survive, and I don’t wish them success in returning to power,” he said.
When asked why he harbours such sentiments, Mr. Agbavitor replied:
“Aaah, why should I wish them well when their Ashanti Regional Chairman alone can walk into Exim Bank and take several millions of cedis to splurge on fancy cars? The same chairman goes and destroys our forests and water bodies, and you expect me to allow this party to return to power and destroy the country again? We have children, and the future of this country is critical. Look at the corruption everywhere — at COCOBOD, GNPC, and all state institutions. I don’t wish the NPP well,” he alleged.
He also responded to recent remarks by the Member of Parliament for Effutu and Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference in Accra accused the NDC government of worsening the living conditions of Ghanaians.
Afenyo-Markin cited rising fuel prices, unfulfilled campaign promises, and failed efforts to curb illegal mining as evidence of “glaring betrayal” by the current administration.
“Their pledge to end galamsey has crashed into chaos. The president calls it a national emergency, yet refuses to declare a state of emergency,” Afenyo-Markin said, accusing the government of paying lip service to the fight against illegal mining.
He also condemned what he described as coordinated attacks on Ghana’s judiciary.
“They have vowed to reset our nation, but it has become a brazen assault on our judiciary, starting with the shameful vilification of our Chief Justice,” he said.
He further alleged that the NDC is scheming to divert Ghana’s mineral wealth to party cronies and accused the party of orchestrating violence in the recent Ablekuma North by-election rerun.
“Worst of all was the questionable Ablekuma North rerun, where NDC-affiliated thugs attacked our candidate Nana Akua Afriyie and former MP Hawa Koomson,” he said.
“The message is clear: the NDC is a failure, and Ghana deserves better,” Afenyo-Markin added.
In response, Mawutor Agbavitor dismissed the Effutu MP’s claims, describing him as a man “hungry for attention and popularity” within the NPP.
“Afenyo-Markin knows what he’s doing. He’s good at lies and wants to become popular — probably to be considered as a presidential candidate for their party. He knows that what he’s saying is not the truth,” Agbavitor asserted.
He further alleged: “He should go and answer questions at ECG where issues were raised during his tenure as Board Chairman. Beyond that, he is always shouting in Parliament just so people will hear his voice — and that is exactly what he is doing.”
