Former President John Dramani Mahama has intervened to resolve the rift in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following a reshuffle in its parliamentary leadership.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday announced a reshuffle of its leadership in Parliament. The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak, both with close to 20 years of experience in Parliament were all changed as leaders of the Caucus.

A letter signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, dated January 23, 2023, announced Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as the new Minority Leader with Emmanuel Kofi-Armah Buah as the Deputy Minority Leader.

MP for Adaklu, Kwame Governs Agbodza was also named as the party’s new Minority Chief Whip, taking over from Asawase MP, Muntaka Mubarak.

This decision was berated by many supporters of the party including Tamale Central MP, Murtala Mohammed who questioned the timing and relevance of the decision.

Some supporters of the party in Tamale were also unhappy with the changes and called on the party to rescind its decision.

In the latest development, both parties have agreed to work together towards the party flipping power in the 2024 general elections.

In a Facebook post on Monday, February 6, 2023, the former Minority Whip, Muntaka Mubarak said a meeting with Mr. Mahama has brought to an end all their disparities.