NDC breaks silence on Captain Smart contesting Gomoa West seat on its ticket

The Gomoa West Constituency Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has responded to media reports suggesting that media personality, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, intends to contest the party’s parliamentary primary in the constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections.

In a statement issued by the Constituency Secretariat on June 8, 2026, after a duly constituted meeting held on Sunday, Jun 7, 2026, at the party’s constituency office, the Executive Committee said it had taken note of the claims and formally reviewed the matter.

The Committee said, “It considered the reports and resolved to place its position on record for the attention of party members, supporters, and the general public.”

According to the Committee, official constituency records do not indicate that Captain Smart is a registered member of the NDC in Gomoa West.

It further stated that he has not participated in any branch or constituency meetings, events, or party activities within the area over the years.

“As a result, the Constituency Executive Committee is unable to verify or authenticate claims suggesting any formal association with the Party at the constituency level,” the statement noted.

The Committee also referenced Smart’s past public political affiliations, stating that he has at different times associated himself with the Convention People’s Party (CPP) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

While stressing that every Ghanaian has the right to political choice, the Committee said consistency and clarity in political identity are important for maintaining the integrity of party structures and internal processes.

The statement further clarified that the NDC has not yet opened nominations for parliamentary primary in any constituency nationwide.

Read the full statement below

Source: Ghanaweb