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Claim: A Facebook user alleged that “fresh cracks” are rocking the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and posted a picture of the party’s office with scenes of vandalism.
Verdict: False! There is no evidence of fresh violence or escalating national tensions within the NDC, nor any suspension of Hamza Suhuyini. The image attached to the claim is outdated and relates to a 2021 incident in the Salaga South constituency, not to a current event.
Full Text
On February 5, 2026, a Facebook user, Umar Faruk Sabonjida (archived here), shared a post claiming that internal divisions were deepening within one of Ghana’s major political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The post read, “BREAKING: Fresh cracks rock the NDC Party as tension escalates! Party national executives are reportedly moving to suspend Hamza Suhuyini. A major showdown may be unfolding; stay tuned for unfolding details.”
The claim was accompanied by a photo showing plastic chairs smashed and scattered in front of an NDC-branded office, suggesting recent political violence.
The post generated reactions and shares, with some commenters expressing concern about possible clashes within the party.
Because the post insinuates that political violence and disciplinary action are imminent against a prominent party communicator, DUBAWA decided to verify the claim.
Verification
DUBAWA conducted a reverse image search on the photo attached to the claim. The results indicate that the image is not recent. The photograph matches pictures from May 2021 documenting a violent disturbance at the NDC’s Salaga South constituency office in the Savannah Region.
Media reports at the time stated that some party supporters vandalised the office and destroyed property following internal disagreements during a constituency meeting.
The incident occurred five years ago, not in 2026 as the post implies.
DUBAWA searched for:
- Recent reports of violence within the NDC,
- Any announcement or disciplinary action involving Hamza Suhuyini,
- Statements from the party’s national executives.
We found no credible media reports, official statements, or party communications confirming:
- Fresh unrest,
- Any national-level “showdown,” or
- A suspension or attempted suspension of Hamza Suhuyini.
If such an action were underway against a national communications figure, it would likely be reported by mainstream Ghanaian media. However, no such coverage exists.
Reacting to the claim, the Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, told DUBAWA that there is currently no unrest within the party in any constituency and dismissed the viral post as misleading.
“There is no violence or tension in the NDC here. Nothing of that sort is happening. The image being circulated is old and does not reflect the current situation,” he said.
This suggests the old image is being recycled and misrepresented to create the impression of current instability.
Conclusion
DUBAWA’s findings show that the claim is false. There is no evidence of fresh violence or escalating tensions within the NDC, and no confirmation that Hamza Suhuyini is being suspended. The image used to support the claim is from a five-year-old incident in Salaga South, not a recent development.
