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Lawyer urges NDC to turn away Captain Smart if he seeks Gomoa West nomination
Godlove Adjei Tenkorang cites the broadcaster's past remarks about NPP voters, while Captain Smart insists he is a party member in good standing.
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Lawyer Godlove Adjei Tenkorang has asked the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reject broadcaster Captain Smart should he present himself to the party's vetting committee for the Gomoa West parliamentary primary. Captain Smart has said publicly that he intends to run, and his party membership is itself a point of contention.
What we know
- Mr Tenkorang called on the NDC to refuse Captain Smart's candidacy if he comes before its vetting committee to contest the Gomoa West primary.
What's disputed / unconfirmed
- Mr Tenkorang, speaking on Angel FM according to MyNewsGH, predicted that the NDC will bar Captain Smart, whose full name is Blessed Godsbrain Smart. He argued that leaving such conduct unchallenged could send the wrong signal to young journalists and broadcasters. The lawyer's reasoning has been reported by MyNewsGH alone.
- Mr Tenkorang alleged that Captain Smart reportedly called people who would vote NPP in the 2024 elections fools, and said nobody sanctioned or questioned him over comments aired on national television. The claim about the remarks rests on the lawyer's account and has not been confirmed by other reports.
- MyNewsGH reported that Captain Smart has declared he will contest the NDC primary in Gomoa West ahead of the 2028 elections, and that he continues to say his membership of the party is valid and in good order. This has not been confirmed by other reports.
- MyNewsGH also reported that in June the party's Gomoa West constituency executives stated that their records did not list Captain Smart as a registered member. This is the only report of that statement.
Why it matters for Ghana
The row touches on who may carry the NDC's colours in Gomoa West, and on whether party records or a candidate's own claim settle membership. Voters in the constituency and party members will watch how the vetting committee handles a high-profile media figure. It also raises the question of what standards the party expects from broadcasters who move into partisan politics.
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