A communicator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana’s Upper East Region, Peter Anyorkah Atohoba, has disputed claims that he is not a member of the party’s regional communications team, describing the development as “shocking and surprising.”
Mr Atohoba, who previously served as a spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong during the party’s presidential primaries, said he learned of his alleged removal through media reports rather than any formal communication from party leadership.
“I received the news in a shocking mood because I have been defending the party for years,” he said during a radio interview.
The controversy follows reports that the Upper East Regional Communications Directorate of the New Patriotic Party does not recognize Atohoba as part of its official team.
Atohoba insisted he has been actively communicating for the party since 2018, after being introduced into the media space by senior party communicators.
He argued that the party’s constitution allows any member to defend the NPP publicly and does not prescribe a strict process for becoming a communicator.
“There is no formal application or certification required. Once you are a member, you can defend the party anywhere,” he said.
Atohoba suggested his exclusion may be linked to his support for Agyapong during the primaries, rather than the eventual winner, Mahamudu Bawumia.
Despite the dispute, he said he would continue to speak on behalf of the party whenever called upon.
Regional Communications Director Peter Ayinbisa has reportedly maintained that only officially mandated individuals are authorized to represent the party on media platforms.
The disagreement highlights internal tensions within the party following its presidential primaries, as efforts continue to reorganize and unify its communication structures ahead of future elections.
