Hohoe Municipal NADMO Office Locked, NDC Constituency Organiser Chases Out His Deputy
- The Hohoe NADMO office was locked by NDC organiser Samuel Wode in a protest over a delayed appointment
- Wode claimed a presidential directive reserved the role for constituency organisers and demanded enforcement
- The Volta Regional Minister intervened after the party chairman distanced the constituency from the protest action
The Hohoe Municipal National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) office was locked in the early hours of Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in a protest led by the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s constituency organiser, Samuel Wode, also known as Mighty.
This comes a day after a similar incident occurred in Sogakope, South Tongu, where the constituency organiser reportedly chased away one Adomah from carrying out his duties as NADMO director for the area.
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The incident, witnessed by several branch organisers, stems from Wode’s claim of an unjust delay in his appointment as the municipal NADMO director.
In response, Newton Darkey, the NDC constituency chairman of Hohoe, swiftly dissociated the constituency executive committee from what he described as a 'barbaric unspectacular act'.
"Mr Wode’s actions directly challenge the party leadership, as he asserts that the position of NADMO director is traditionally reserved for constituency organisers of the party. He added that a directive came from the presidency months ago affirming this."
He argued that his significant efforts in helping the NDC win back the parliamentary seat had entitled him to the role.
Addressing claims that he earlier rejected the position in favour of a potential job at the Bank of Ghana, Wode clarified that such decisions were made when the party was in opposition.
“A directive from the presidency, issued after the party’s victory, mandates that all constituency organisers assume the role of NADMO directors. Even though I said that [expressing no interest in the role], that was then. I made that decision when we were in opposition. We all change our mind,” Mighty told YEN.com.gh.
"No one will access the premises until my appointment is officially granted," he added.
NDC Constituency Chairman reacts to Hohoe 'protest'
Newton Darkey, the Hohoe constituency chairman, has vehemently condemned Wode’s actions.
In a statement copied to YEN.com.gh, he stated that he dissociated the constituency executive committee from 'this barbaric unspectacular act of locking the NADMO office'.
According to him, all party organisers, including deputy organisers, were given the opportunity to apply for appointments at NADMO.
He referenced a meeting held on January 12, 2025, where Wode allegedly stated his disinterest in the NADMO role, expressing a preference for a job at the Bank of Ghana.
“Efforts have been made by the leadership of the party and the Hon MP [Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo] to secure an appointment for him at the Bank of Ghana, for which he was invited for an interview, and the process is on track nearing completion,” Darkey disclosed.
As a result, Wode’s deputy, Raphael Kumagah, was appointed as the municipal NADMO director.
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Regional Minister's intervenes in Hohoe NADMO lockout
At the time of filing this report, the NADMO office has been unlocked after the intervention of the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, who called for calm.
Efforts to reach the regional minister for comment on the matter, and how the party intended to address the matter at the regional level, were unsuccessful.
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NADMO office in South Tongu locked
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that NDC executives in South Tongu shut NADMO's office over a disputed director appointment.
The party’s recommended candidate, Gati Michael, was reportedly bypassed for Richard Adomah, which caused tension with local party officials.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
