Political Tensions Peak as Martin Kpebu Confronts Titus Glover Amid NPP and NDC Internal Shakeups

The Ghanaian political landscape has witnessed a series of heated exchanges and strategic clarifications as both major parties navigate internal frictions and public scrutiny. A live broadcast of Eyewitness News on June 9, 2026, became the center of national attention when lawyer Martin Kpebu and former Greater Accra Regional Minister Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover engaged in a hostile verbal showdown. The confrontation was ignited by Kpebu's accusation that Glover had previously disparaged him as a "struggling lawyer." Kpebu used the platform to challenge Glover’s fitness for the NPP National Organiser position, asserting that more capable leaders are available. Glover fiercely defended his record, accusing Kpebu of making a habit of targeting political figures with disparaging remarks, leading to an exchange so intense it disrupted the program's intended tone.

While personal rivalries played out in the media, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) moved to address rumors regarding its parliamentary future. The Gomoa West Constituency Executive Committee issued a firm disclaimer on June 8, 2026, regarding media personality Captain Smart's alleged intent to contest the 2028 parliamentary primary on the party's ticket. The committee clarified that there is no record of Captain Smart being a registered member of the NDC in the constituency, noting his historical lack of participation in party activities. This statement emphasizes the party's commitment to strict membership protocols and political identity, reminding potential aspirants that nominations have not yet opened nationwide.

Internal challenges also surfaced within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), particularly in the Ashanti Region. Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director for the NPP, launched a scathing critique against what he described as the NDC administration's ineptitude in handling the healthcare crisis at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). Yandoh condemned the suspension of the hospital’s CEO and questioned the commitment of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, for traveling abroad while patients were being turned away due to lack of space. Simultaneously, Akwasi Nti, a hopeful for the NPP Ashanti Regional 1st Vice Chairman position, shared an emotional account of a visit with former MP Kennedy Agyapong. Nti revealed that Agyapong was moved to tears over his treatment by the party following the Fomena primary dispute, further disclosing that Agyapong provided GH¢1 million to help Nti settle debts after a previous GH¢2 million promise from party sources went unfulfilled.

Despite these frictions, both parties are making efforts toward unity and grassroots engagement. The Frankfurt Chapter of the NPP announced a virtual "Women’s Empowerment and Unity Summit" scheduled for June 14, 2026, aimed at bolstering female leadership and solidarity within the diaspora. High-profile figures like Mavis Hawa Koomson are expected to participate in the forum. On a more somber note, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Abuakwa South MP Dr. Kingsley Agyemang demonstrated party solidarity by attending a one-week memorial for Maxwell Kofi Anti, a dedicated party aide. These dual efforts of empowerment and bereavement support reflect a broader strategy to maintain party cohesion as the political environment grows increasingly competitive ahead of future electoral cycles.