Tension in Tema NDC over MCE position

The alleged backdoor inclusion of Ebi Bright’s name to the shortlisted names of applicants vying for the Tema MCE position by party executives is creating tension in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Tema East and Central constituencies.

According to snippets of information The Chronicle has gathered from the two constituencies, NDC party supporters did not understand why Ebi Bright, whose name was not among the seven original applicants from Tema Central Constituency, who submitted their names for the vacant position, would be added to the three final shortlisted names.

Patience Ankamah Addi, Sedinam Matanawey and Robert Kempes Ofosuware are the three shortlisted applicants from both Tema East and Central Constituencies for the final vetting.

The supporters also hold the view that Ebi Bright’s alleged clandestine inclusion in the final shortlisted names could be a way to compensate her for her “painful” loss in the 2024 parliamentary elections.

However, this alleged ‘Nicodemus’ move by some gurus in the NDC to add Ebi Bright’s name on the list and finally submit her name as the MCE choice has infuriated the party supporters to question the alleged credibility and honesty of the vetting committee.

In all, nineteen applicants – twelve from Tema East and seven from Tema Central – picked forms for the MCE position. After going through the vetting process, Patience Ankamah Addi, Sedinam Matanawey and Robert Kempes Ofosuware were shortlisted for the last round of vetting, out of which number the President will appoint one person for the MCE position.

When The Chronicle reached out to Robert Kempes Ofosuware on the telephone on Saturday afternoon about the allegations, he responded by saying “I have also heard what you are asking me, but I can’t confirm it.

“I am, however, receiving pieces of information about the alleged tensions the said allegation is causing in our two constituencies. All I will plead for is calm among our NDC supporters in both constituencies.”

When asked whether he would be flabbergasted should the allegation eventually turn out to be true, Mr Kempes said, “Well, let’s wait. Meanwhile, I will still urge the NDC in the two constituencies to remain calm.”

Attempts by The Chronicle to talk to Patience Ankamah Addi and Sedinam Matanawey on the same subject were unsuccessful. The last attempt to reach them on phone was on Sunday, April 13, 2025 but their phone numbers could not be reached.

An SMS and WhatsApp message The Chronicle sent to Ebi Bright on Sunday, about the allegation did not receive any response from the recipient. Her number was always busy when The Chronicle called.

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