General Secretary of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), Citizen Ato Dadzie, has raised serious concerns about the state of Ghana’s democracy, warning that political parties across the country are gradually collapsing due to internal divisions, selfish interests, and unhealthy power struggles.
Speaking on the current political climate on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, Dadzie stated that Ghana’s democracy needs urgent restructuring because almost every political party is battling internal instability.
According to him, no political party in Ghana can currently boast of being in a healthy condition, including the GCPP itself.
“The segregation and camps within political parties are destroying party structures. Personal interests are overriding the collective interest of the parties,” he lamented.
He stressed that the constitutional review process should consider provisions to strengthen the welfare and stability of political parties and safeguard Ghana’s democracy.
Dadzie also criticized the growing monetization and sponsorship battles within internal party elections, describing them as dangerous to democratic growth.
“Internal elections have become very dangerous because party members sponsor people against their own colleagues,” he said.
Touching on national governance, he alleged that many promises made by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) have gone silent, adding that discussions on issues such as the Kwahu Business Forum have faded because there is a perception that they would favor the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and his presidential ambition.
He further claimed that many Ghanaians believe the Finance Minister is deliberately delaying the release of funds to certain sectors because of vested interests.
The GCPP General Secretary warned that if political parties continue on their current path, Ghana’s democratic system could face serious challenges in the future.
“Tell me which political party in Ghana is not sick today — even the opposition NPP is battling problems,” he stated.
He therefore called for urgent reforms and systems that would strengthen political parties and preserve the country’s democratic foundations.
