Speaking on The Probe, Mohammed claimed the dissatisfaction has little to do with the credibility of the electoral process and more to do with internal political dynamics and alignments within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to him, Baba Jamal’s perceived closeness to the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, may be a major factor behind the reported discomfort.
Mohammed argued that Baba Jamal is widely seen within political circles as an associate of Asiedu Nketia, a highly influential figure in the NDC.
He suggested that Jamal’s win may be viewed by some within government as strengthening a particular faction of the party, thereby shifting internal power balances.
“In this case, it is not about whether the election was free or fair,” Mohammed said.
“It is about who won and what that victory represents in terms of influence within the party.”
He explained that internal party contests often carry implications beyond the constituency level, especially when key figures with strong political networks are involved.
He explained that internal party contests often carry implications beyond the constituency level, especially when key figures with strong political networks are involved.
According to him, Baba Jamal’s success may be interpreted as consolidating the influence of allies linked to the party’s top leadership, which could understandably unsettle others within the governing structure.
Mohammed further noted that the situation reflects the deep-seated rivalries that continue to shape Ghana’s political landscape, where personal loyalties, factional strength, and strategic positioning frequently intersect with democratic processes.
Despite the alleged displeasure, he stressed that the outcome of the primary must be respected. He emphasized that internal party elections are decided by delegates and reflect grassroots choices, which should not be undermined by post-election sentiments from any quarter.
“This is how competitive party politics can be,” Mohammed added, describing the development as a reminder of how emotionally charged internal contests become when powerful personalities and future political influence are at stake.
Mohammed further noted that the situation reflects the deep-seated rivalries that continue to shape Ghana’s political landscape, where personal loyalties, factional strength, and strategic positioning frequently intersect with democratic processes.
Despite the alleged displeasure, he stressed that the outcome of the primary must be respected. He emphasized that internal party elections are decided by delegates and reflect grassroots choices, which should not be undermined by post-election sentiments from any quarter.
“This is how competitive party politics can be,” Mohammed added, describing the development as a reminder of how emotionally charged internal contests become when powerful personalities and future political influence are at stake.