Mahdi Jibril, Acting Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the NDC's Majority Caucus in Parliament for calling for the cancellation of the Ayawaso East primary, describing the move as procedurally wrong.

Speaking on The Citizen Show on Accra 100.5 FM on Wednesday, February 11, Mr. Jibril stated that once the party’s General Secretary has constituted a committee to investigate concerns surrounding the primary, it is inappropriate for any group to demand a cancellation without allowing due process to take its course.

According to him, the General Secretary represents the entire party structure, including Members of Parliament, and plays a central role in formal party decisions.

He emphasised that the authority of the General Secretary’s office must be respected to maintain order and unity within the party.

“The General Secretary is our General Secretary. His office speaks for the party. If he has set up a committee to look into the matter, then we must allow that process to continue.

For the Majority Caucus to call for the cancellation of the Ayawaso East primary after that decision was wrong,” he said.

Mr. Jibril further explained that there are established legal and procedural frameworks governing elections and internal party primaries.

He noted that once voting has taken place, it cannot simply be annulled without following clearly defined legal processes.

“If an election has been conducted and concerns arise afterwards, there is a laid-down procedure to address those issues. You cannot cancel a vote instantly without referencing the specific provisions of the law that support such a decision,” he added.

He argued that had the Majority Caucus exercised restraint and adhered to proper procedures, the situation would not have escalated into a broader controversy.

Mr. Jibril also cautioned against actions that could undermine the authority of party leadership, warning that disregarding established processes could weaken party structures and create confusion.