In an official Facebook post dated 18 March 2026, Cudjoe dismissed the circulating reports as false, bluntly stating,This is a lie The statement comes amid growing attention surrounding visuals and reports shared across media platforms and social media, alleging a large-scale political defection in the constituency.
The claims suggested that a significant number of NPP supporters had switched allegiance to the NDC, a scenario that, if accurate, could have represented a major political shift in the area.
Some reports even indicated that a parliamentary aspirant was among those purportedly defecting. However, Cudjoe’s intervention challenges the credibility of these reports and raises concerns about misinformation in politically sensitive contexts.
While images and videos circulating online appear to show groups displaying NDC symbols, no comprehensive independent verification has confirmed the scale of the alleged defection.
This has led to mixed reactions from political analysts, party supporters, and the public, with some questioning the authenticity of the figures cited.
Political developments of this nature often attract intense scrutiny, especially in Ghana, where grassroots support and party loyalty are critical to electoral outcomes. Claims involving large-scale defections typically require verification from credible sources to avoid misleading narratives.
Cudjoe’s response underscores the importance of fact-checking and responsible communication in the era of rapid information sharing.
His position suggests that the reported figures may have been exaggerated or misrepresented, though no official clarification has yet been issued by the NPP or NDC.
As discussions continue, stakeholders are expected to rely on verified information from party leadership and credible institutions to determine the true situation.
For now, the claim of over 15,000 NPP supporters defecting in Assin South remains contested, with Franklin Cudjoe firmly rejecting it as untrue.