Tension briefly flared at the Bibiani Senior High School polling station centre of the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency during the just ended New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries after some delegates accused a local coordinator of pocketing money meant for their transportation.
The delegates alleged that their coordinator, Mr. Isaac Osei Mensah Bonsu failed to distribute GH₵700 provided by presidential hopeful Dr. Bryan Acheampong to support their movement for the voting exercise.
In a hot argument witnessed by the New Crusading Guide Newspaper Reporter, visibly upset delegates confronted the coordinator, demanding an explanation for the missing funds. Voices were raised as the group insisted they were being treated unfairly.
One female delegate, overwhelmed by the situation, warned she would revoke curses if her money was not released. Others joined in chanting, “Give us our money,” as frustration mounted at the scene.
According to the group, delegates in other areas had already received their full transport allowances, but theirs had allegedly been reduced or withheld entirely.
The incident has added to the heightened emotions surrounding the NPP’s presidential primary, as thousands of delegates nationwide vote to select a flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Regional and Constituency Executives have yet to formally respond to the accusations as the voting process continues across the country.
Meanwhile, the suspect has denied allegations of withholding money, stating,
“All those who accused me have now received their money from their coordinator.”
He, however, attributed the delay in paying delegates’ transportation to his regional coordinator, stressing, “I am innocent in this issue.”
