In a heated clash unfolding on social media during the holy month of Ramadan, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has vehemently denied explosive claims that she’s plotting to challenge Wa Central MP Dr. Rashid Pelpuo in the upcoming NDC parliamentary primaries.
The controversy erupted when Abdul-Majeed Suglo, a prominent NPP social media activist and administrator for the party’s Upper West regional youth wing, alleged on his Meta page that Shamima Muslim was gearing up for a parliamentary primary showdown.
Suglo’s post quickly drew fire, prompting him to delete it—only to repost, claiming it was at Muslim’s personal request.
Muslim fired back swiftly and sharply: “Abdul, I have not appealed to you. I have asked you in the month of Ramadan to stop spreading falsehood,” she wrote, urging restraint during the sacred fasting period.
Suglo conceded, responding: “Shamima Muslim, it is the month of Ramadan so I’ve taken down the post.” The exchange has ignited accusations of political sabotage, with NDC loyalists decrying it as desperate electioneering tactics.
Adding fuel to the fire, Sherif Kantagyeri, an aide to Pelpuo, dismissed the rumors outright on Meta, sharing a screenshot of Suglo’s original post. “I urge the general public to kindly disregard this post completely. There is no iota of truth in it,” he declared.
The allegations surfaced just as Muslim’s husband, Alhaji Alhassan Uthman Gbangu donated cash and resources to community projects in Wa municipality, their hometown.
As Ghana’s 2028 elections loom, this digital dust-up underscores the rising stakes in Wa Central, a key NDC stronghold. Will it fracture party unity, or fizzle out as Ramadan misinformation? For now, Muslim stands firm: no primaries plot in sight. appreciated for their efforts.
