The Zongo Institute for Development (ZID) has called on the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to urgently investigate and sanction
The Zongo Institute for Development (ZID) has called on the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to urgently investigate and sanction members of the Ayawaso East Primary Vetting Committee over the covert filming of parliamentary aspirant Hajia Amina Adam during the party’s internal vetting process.
Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure, is currently observing Islamic widowhood rites, which traditionally require her to remain out of public view for a period of 40 days.
In line with these cultural and religious obligations, she had formally requested to be vetted virtually. However, the party’s Functional Executive Committee declined the request, insisting that all aspirants must appear physically for the exercise.
Consequently, Hajia Amina appeared in person at the constituency office for vetting. Shortly after the session, images and footage from the closed-door process surfaced on social media and spread rapidly, sparking widespread public outrage and concern.
In a statement issued on Thursday, January 29, ZID strongly condemned the actions of those responsible for the filming and circulation of the visuals, describing the act as a gross violation of the aspirant’s dignity and a breach of the party’s internal vetting protocols.
“The secret recording and public circulation of images from what is supposed to be a confidential vetting process is unacceptable and deeply disrespectful,” the institute stated.
ZID stressed that the incident has exposed Hajia Amina Adam to unnecessary emotional distress, public ridicule, and psychological harm, particularly at a sensitive time of mourning.
The institute further questioned the adequacy of administrative controls and security arrangements governing the NDC’s internal electoral processes, noting that such lapses undermine trust, discipline, and fairness within the party.
It called for urgent reforms to strengthen confidentiality, enforce accountability, and protect the rights and dignity of aspirants in future vetting exercises.
ZID urged the NDC leadership to act decisively, warning that failure to sanction those responsible could encourage similar misconduct and erode public confidence in the party’s internal democratic processes.
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