Editor of The Hawk Newspaper, Charles McCarthy, has launched a blistering attack on the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing the party of descending into indiscipline, intimidation and disregard for its own constitution.

Making his assertion on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, McCarthy insisted, the NPP has drifted far from the values it once stood for, claiming the party is now “full of hooligans” who threaten critics instead of addressing legitimate concerns.

He questioned why reports of gunshots and assaults during the party’s internal elections had been linked to the electoral process, insisting such incidents expose deep-rooted problems within the party.

McCarthy further alleged that there have been several instances where party executives declared election results instead of designated Electoral Commission officials, describing the practice as a violation of due process.

Citing the recent Asante Akyem North election, he claimed voting proceeded despite a court order, resulting in confusion and legal disputes. He argued that the growing trend of ignoring rules has fuelled widespread indiscipline within the NPP.
“The disrespect in the party is now glaring for everyone to see,” he stated, adding that repeated irregularities in internal elections have damaged the party’s credibility.

McCarthy also criticised NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, questioning whether he would tolerate regional executives overturning his own directives if he became the party’s national chairman.

He further alleged that Wontumi’s actions undermine the party’s hierarchy and constitution, claiming personal relationships should not influence decisions in internal party matters. He added that Wontumi is now pitching the electorates against the NPP party, a step that he thinks would be very detrimental to himself and the New Patriotic Party.

According to McCarthy, the NPP’s failure to enforce discipline was one of the major reasons for its poor performance in the last general election.

He concluded by warning that unless the party restores order and respects its own rules, internal divisions could continue to weaken its political fortunes

The Editor of The Informer newspaper, Andy Kankam, has launched a scathing attack on Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, insisting it would be a “disgrace” if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) elects him as its next National Chairman.

In a discussion on the Kessben Maakye show in Accra, Kankam revealed that Wontumi lacks a proper understanding of the party’s constitution and leadership principles, making him unsuitable for the party’s highest executive office.
“It will be a disgrace for the NPP to choose Wontumi as their National Chairman because he has no understanding of the party’s constitution and does not respect…
[2:00 PM, 7/17/2026] Maurice: Headline:
“Calm Down and Wait” — Gordon Asare-Bediako Dismisses Running Mate Speculation Around Bawumia
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Political commentator Gordon Asare-Bediako has urged party faithful and political observers to stop speculating about who the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will choose as his running mate, insisting that the decision has long been settled in the flagbearer’s mind.
According to Asare-Bediako, while many people have been engaging in public commentary and circulating names of possible running mates, Dr. Bawumia already knows the person he intends to select.
He noted that several lists circulating on social media and other platforms claiming to reveal the chosen running mate were false, adding that similar speculation also surrounded the selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) ahead of the 2024 elections.
Asare-Bediako further dismissed claims by some individuals who allegedly say they have already been chosen by Dr. Bawumia as his running mate, describing such assertions as untrue.
“I know there are people who have interest, but they should all calm down and wait for the appointed time without putting unnecessary pressure on the party,” he said.
He advised anyone interested in becoming the running mate to approach the party’s flagbearer directly rather than fueling speculation in the public domain.

The New Patriotic Party ( NPP ) national communication director aspirant, Gordon Asare-Bediako has urged party faithful and political observers to stop speculating about who the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will choose as his running mate, insisting that the decision has long been settled in the flagbearer’s mind.

Making his assertion on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, Asare-Bediako claimed, while many people have been engaging in public commentary and circulating names of possible running mates, Dr. Bawumia already knows the person he intends to select.
He noted that several lists circulating on social media and other platforms claiming to reveal the chosen running mate were false, adding that similar speculation also surrounded the selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) ahead of the 2024 elections.

Asare-Bediako further dismissed claims by some individuals who allegedly say they have already been chosen by Dr. Bawumia as his running mate, describing such assertions as untrue.
“I know there are people who have interest, but they should all calm down and wait for the appointed time without putting unnecessary pressure on the party,” he said.

He advised anyone interested in becoming the running mate to approach the party’s flagbearer directly rather than fueling speculation in the public domain.