Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, popularly known as OPK, has pushed back against accusations of tribal prejudice, following the circulation of a WhatsApp message alleged to contain comments against a northern candidate leading the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in future elections.
The post, which quickly went viral, suggested OPK opposed the idea of a northerner taking up the party's flagbearer role for the 2028 general elections-an implication that sparked criticism and accusations of promoting tribalism within the NPP.
But in a statement issued via his social media platforms, the MP dismissed the claims as misleading and taken out of context, describing the incident as a "mischievous attempt" to misrepresent a private exchange. "This publication is not only false but also a gross misrepresentation," OPK clarified. "The suggestion that I objected to a northerner becoming flagbearer is completely unfounded." Providing context, OPK explained that his original comment was a response to another group member, Tamimu-a northerner-who had questioned the candidacy of Hon.
Bryan Acheampong based on regional succession logic.
