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Dr. Kwabena Adjei, the Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated that he would have wished the party was more united than it is today ahead of the crucial December polls. Dr. Adjei is worried such factions within the party could have adverse effects on the party�s chances of retaining power. The experienced politician was speaking on Multi TV in an interview that bordered on his career as well as other controversial party issues. Dr. Adjei admitted though, that �any organisation or political party that does not have conflictual relationships is dead,� adding, the important thing is ensure that the conflict does not escalate into unmanageable proportions. He expressed dismay at the �leakage� of a confidential letter addressed to President Mills, former President Rawlings amd other leading members of the party that was intercepted by mediain January. The letter warned party members of the imminent danger could derail the party�s electoral chances. He said the letter was sent out to key party functionaries in order to find a lasting solution to the deep-seated division that was sprouting in the party. �You can�t prevent groups from forming. You know, we are a congress of people from different backgrounds with different interests and sometimes it can be difficult to manage. So when it becomes difficult to manage, you appeal to your higher authority to try to see that things don�t go out of hand.� He is however certain the present challenges of the party will be surmounted soon. �We are very vibrant but we wished things could be better than now so that we all move forward in unison and in unity. So it�s not as I would expect but it�s not too bad.� He described the FONKAR group as a �situational� group that completed its purpose after the curtains were drawn on the flagbearership race of the party. According to him, the party does not consider FONKAR as the problem plaguing it. Dr. Adjei said the party is more worried about the diverse pent up anger being vented by party members in public when there are laid down procedures for these grievances to be addressed. He however assured that the party would do all it can to foster the needed unity ahead of the elections.