The “civil war” in the National Democratic Congress is because 15 people have expressed interest in becoming the party’s flagbearer, the Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt, has revealed.
Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrooko Show Friday, the avowed Nkrumahist said a source with deep knowledge about those interested in the position told him.
His comments follow weeks of internal bickering for the soul of the party by leading members.
Speaking in Twi, he said: “As we sit here, there are at least 15 people who want to be presidential candidate of the NDC. Only one has been bold to sit in this studio to say he will contest. [Nii Amasah] Namoale is the only person who has expressed interest for the position. The rest are campaigning secretly.
“If you ask them on radio, they will say ‘it is not time yet, and this is the time to rebuild the party.’ After the interview, they begin campaigning secretly. Some are former ministers, some are former chief executives,” Mr. Pratt noted. Explaining further, the veteran journalist said part of the confusion in the NDC is that, some accused executives are pushing back against criticisms that they have squandered campaign cash.
“Yesterday I called one of the friends who knows much about what is happening [in the NDC]. I wanted to understand it. So I asked him, why are you attacking [John Mahama] You know what he told me?
“We have been accused by the [pro NDC] Daily Post newspaper that we [the party executives] have squandered campaign funds. so we have to defend ourselves,” he rebutted.
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Eiiii Kwasi Pratt is now the spokesperson for the NDC, you know no shame. After your symbolic prediction of NPP members been hospitalized due to the negative shock of defeat after the 2016 election failed you've now turned yourself into an NDC propagandist. You are a ***barred word*** opportunist. You don't even deserve to be addressed as a Senior journalist because of your show of immaturity when it comes to issues of the state. You've shown your biases towards the NDC and we all know where your affiliation lies. See how Kwaku Baako Jnr has able to conduct himself when it comes to discussing issues. He has always shown his liken for Akufo Ado but has never sold his conscience to the NPP. He has always been objective. You were in the same class some few years back but now you've fallen far below that standard. Because of noko fio. Oh Bra Kwesi.
eei 15 are they also thiefs? am just asking ooh courtesy asiedua nkati# lol