Asiedu Nketia Defends NDC Against Tribalism Claims

Asiedu Nketia has defended the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against accusations of tribalism during their Ashanti 'Thank You Tour.' He rejected the claims, asserting that appointments are merit-based.

14 Apr, 07:12 — 14 Apr, 17:01

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Allegations of tribalism and bias in political appointments or institutions can undermine public trust in governance and electoral processes. Such claims often fuel political tensions and can impact national unity and stability.

Key entitiesJohnson Asiedu Nketia National Democratic Congress (NDC)Akpabio Joash Amupitan INEC

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National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, dismissed allegations that the governing party is tribalistic.

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Appointments under the NDC are merit-based.

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Senate President Akpabio defends INEC chairman Joash Amupitan against bias claims.

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The resurfaced tweet linked to Amupitan is neutral and pre-dates his tenure.

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NDC Chairman Asiedu Nketia defending the NDC against tribalism claims.

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Senate President Akpabio defending INEC chairman Joash Amupitan against bias claims.

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Tweet linked to Amupitan neutral, Akpabio defends INEC chairman

Senate President Akpabio defends INEC chairman Joash Amupitan against bias claims from a resurfaced tweet, calling the post neutral and pre-dating his tenu Read More: https://punchng.com/tweet-linked-to-amupitan-neutral-akpabio-defends-inec-chairman/

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myjoyonlineMixed51d ago

Asiedu Nketia rejects tribalism claims, defends merit-based appointments

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has dismissed allegations that the governing party is tribalistic, insisting that appointments under the NDC are guided strictly by competence and national interest rather than ethnic considerations.

By Ernest Arhinful

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Asiedu Nketia rejects tribalism claims, defends merit-based appointments

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Tweet linked to Amupitan neutral, Akpabio defends INEC chairman

Asiedu Nketia rejects tribalism claims, defends merit-based appointments

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Asiedu Nketia rejects tribalism claims, defends merit-based appointments

Tweet linked to Amupitan neutral, Akpabio defends INEC chairman

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