Some supporters of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Awutu Senya East Constituency have alleged that the party’s General Secretary, Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, and Deputy General Secretary, Hon. Barbara Asamoah, are influencing the party’s handling of the ongoing controversy involving the constituency chairman, Mr. Stephen Ofosu Agyare, and the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Hon. Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor.
The controversy stems from an audio recording widely circulated on social media in which Mr. Ofosu Agyare allegedly made inappropriate remarks and claimed to have had intimate relations with the Member of Parliament, who is a married woman. The comments have generated widespread criticism from sections of the public and some party supporters, who have called for disciplinary action.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, some NDC Qsympathisers in the constituency claimed that they had heard Mr. Ofosu Agyare and some of his associates boasting that the matter would not result in any disciplinary action because, according to them, assurances had been received from the party’s General Secretary and Deputy General Secretary that the issue would eventually die down.
The supporters argued that the perceived silence of the party’s national leadership has fuelled speculation that certain influential officials are shielding the constituency chairman from sanctions.
According to the anonymous party members, they believe the prolonged lack of an official response has undermined confidence in the party’s disciplinary processes. They alleged that if the party leadership fails to act decisively, it could send the wrong signal that some party officials are above the rules.
The supporters further accused the national leadership of failing to demonstrate fairness in handling disciplinary matters, insisting that every member, regardless of position, should be held accountable for actions that could damage the image of the party.
The group further claimed that, in the alleged WhatsApp voice recording, Mr. Ofosu Agyare stated that no one within the party could sanction him. They argued that if the recording is authentic, such comments could be interpreted as suggesting he enjoys protection from influential figures within the party.
The supporters therefore called on the National Executive Committee of the NDC to conduct an impartial investigation into the matter and take appropriate action based on its findings, stressing that a transparent process would help preserve party unity and public confidence.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, Hon. Barbara Asamoah, Mr. Stephen Ofosu Agyare nor Hon. Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor had publicly responded to the latest allegations.