More than 90 grassroots members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Oyoko within the New Juaben North Constituency of the Eastern Region have expressed anger over what they describe as their alleged disqualification from the party’s ongoing polling station executive elections.

The aggrieved members claim they picked up and submitted their nomination forms within the approved timelines but were allegedly prevented from successfully filing their nominations by some constituency and regional party executives.

Speaking to the media at Oyoko, the convener of the group, Emmanuel Opoku, accused party officials of unfairly sidelining loyal grassroots members who have contributed significantly to the growth and electoral fortunes of the party over the years.

According to him, the development has created frustration, division, and disappointment among party supporters at the grassroots level, many of whom have invested their time, energy, and personal resources into strengthening the NPP in the constituency.

Mr. Opoku warned that the situation could weaken the party’s local structures, which he described as critical to mobilisation efforts and maintaining the party’s political strength ahead of future elections.

He further criticised the silence of both constituency and regional executives, arguing that their inaction is being viewed by members as tacit approval of the alleged unfair treatment.

The convener indicated that the affected members may resort to legal action if their concerns are not addressed, insisting that the democratic rights of party faithful must be protected.

He therefore appealed to the party’s National Executive Council to intervene immediately to ensure fairness, transparency, and due process in the ongoing internal electoral process.

According to him, the party’s prospects in the 2028 general elections will largely depend on unity, transparency, and fairness beginning from the polling station level.

Some of the affected members also spoke to the media, calling on party leadership to ensure equal treatment and openness in the conduct of the elections.