What has now become known as “the explosive NDC tape” continues to stir more confusion in the opposition party, as members, especially elements loyal to the embattled national chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, seek to ascertain the source of the leak.
Information available to the Daily Statesman indicates that the ‘Ofosu Ampofo camp’ in the NDC are pointing accusing fingers at the ‘Mahama camp’ as the source of the leak.
“Elements loyal to our national chairman believe a pro-Mahama national officer recorded and leaked the tape.
“The reason is to make our chairman look bad and set the stage for his removal from office so that they can further an agenda of getting their choice of person to become Mahama’s running mate,” our source in the party said yesterday.
Julius Debrah
According to our source, former First Lady Lordina Mahama is bent on making sure her close ally and a former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, is selected as the running mate to Mr. Mahama.
“But the main challenge is that because Ofosu Ampofo is from the Eastern Region, there can be no justification in selecting Julius Debrah as the running mate because he is also from the Eastern Region. The only option is to get Ofosu Ampofo out as the chairman.
“That is why some of us were not surprised when Mahama virtually confirmed the authenticity of the tape at the weekend. It was all part of the plot,” our source added.
Charged
Mr. Ofosu Ampofo was yesterday slapped with four charges by the Police over the explosive recording.
He was formally placed under arrest and is facing charges of threat of harm, rioting and assaulting a public officer.
He was said to have categorically denied all the charges when he appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Police Service for interrogation.
He has since been granted a GH¢400,000 bail with two sureties, and is to report back to the CID headquarters on Thursday.
Lives at risk
Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo is heard on the explosive tape giving details of a plot hatched by the NDC to put the lives of their political opponents in danger.
He proposes that this involve kidnapping relatives of activities for the governing New Patriotic Party, among other things, to make life uncomfortable for the NPP.
He also explains how the NDC intends to attack the personality of President Nana Akufo-Addo by repeatedly creating the impression that he is a violent person.
Other plans involve smearing the Electoral Commissioner, jean Mensa; inciting NDC members to insult key religious leaders, especially Most Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante, chairman of the National Peace Council; and attacking civil society organizations.
Source: The Daily Statesman
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God has set confusion in the camp of the enemies of the state
morgue attendants are on strike,please ask the ndc with ofosu ampofo to replace them at korle bu hospital.in the coldroom they can plan well.if you cover sin god will uncover your sin.oh,oh,oh,big oh-whole pentecost elder-salute
Fake news
By the way oo, now that our former president is now the flag bearer of NDC will he continue to enjoy benefits meant for former presidents? Please educate me. thanks
Nearly all men can stand adversity ,but if you want to test a man's character ,give him power. NDC EXECUTIVES ARE POWER DRUNK.
When NPP adviced ndc to distance themselves from the leaked tape of the FAKE PENTECOST ELDER and made him to resign they didn't take it now this crrimminal kyereponni Ofosu Ampofo will be slapped with 3 months behind bars then loose his position then ndc will be divided into camps. NDC YAAMUTU NDC YAAMUTU NDC YAAMUTU NDC YAAMUTU
Mahama made sure he cut Kwamena Agyei's political life short. Now it is Bra Sammy's turn to go. Why is Mahama so much against team work? Yes, that's their style. These socialist boys can never compete among themselves or with others! A clear sign of dictatorship and greediness. At least, with Ofosu Ampofo, he deserves it since he planned, made the notes and addressed the communicators' meeting himself. As for the "leaker" he acted because of God's love for mother Ghana. The plans of the wicked shall always be exposed.
Is this Peacefmonline or Do Statesman?
WHEN LIES KEEPS COMING, IT FINALLY BRINGS OUT THE TRUTH.. LOOK AT HOW THE NPP PAPERS ARE EXPOSING THEMSELVES THINKING THEY ARE DOING THE NDC HARM.. NOW EVERYONE IS SEEING WHY AKUFFO ADDO IS FAILING..
Ei where from this? Statesman can you substantiate this news item? To what end will this serve you and your masters? Do you really love Ghana? Not all of us can be ***barred word***.