Central Regional Research Elections Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Enoch Duodu has refuted claims that 120 fishermen from Ekumfi Narkwa, NPP members, have defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to Dr. Duodu, these individuals are actually known NDC members who accompanied Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the NDC’s vice presidential candidate, from Moree to Ekumfi Narkwa.

He asserted that these individuals also travelled with her to Winneba, labelling the defection claims as propaganda.

Dr. Duodu emphasized that while the individuals may be fishermen, they are not registered members of the NPP in Ekumfi Narkwa.

Dr. Duodu however stressed that news on defection incidents can demoralize party members, noting that regardless of the circumstances, they have an impact on the party.