The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiave Kwetey, has refuted allegations of promoting tribalism between the Ashantis and Ewes.
He contends that such accusations are a deliberate misrepresentation intended to damage his reputation.
Kwetey accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the governing party, of distorting his statement made during a retreat in January 2023, which has circulated in a video on social media.
The video appeared to show him making divisive remarks about Ashantis and Ewes.
In a statement released on Friday, January 19, 2024, Kwetey claimed that the quoted remarks accompanying the video were incorrect and that his statements had been misconstrued.
He clarified that he encouraged the people of the Volta Region to view the NDC Party as a unifying force, drawing parallels with political loyalty in the United States. He emphasized that the NDC is not merely a political party but also a family.
Kwetey blamed the NPP for employing divisive strategies involving religion and tribal politics, which he characterized as a deliberate attempt to manipulate public perception and tarnish his reputation.
He urged Ghanaians to dismiss such publications as the NPP’s desperate tactics.
