That setup along the Daboya road in a Sakawa-painted room is nothing but a lie factory –Seidu Fitter

In an Official Facebook Post on 1 November 2026, the Tolon Constituency Secretary General of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Seidu Fitter, launched a fierce political attack on opposition media operations and political communicators operating within the Northern Region. Fitter characterized a prominent political setup along the Daboya road as a dedicated hub for disinformation and personal attacks, questioning the credibility and long-term relevance of their political outreach.

Describing the operational nature of the opposition facility in vivid local terminology, Fitter alleged that the platform relies entirely on fabrication and vitriol to remain relevant in public discourse. He asserted that without engaging in daily political attacks and falsehoods, the setup would lose all public attention and viewership.

In a direct warning regarding the changing political dynamics and upcoming administrative challenges in the constituency, Fitter stated:

> “That setup along the Daboya road in a Sakawa-painted room is nothing but a lie factory, or as we say in Dagbani, ‘zhiri manika.’ They thrive on lies and insults. Let them go a single day without lying or insulting anyone, and you’ll see that nobody even talks about them. That’s their entire brand! But they better prepare well for what is coming! I am the SECRETARY GENERAL of the NDC in the TOLON CONSTITUENCY, you kindly accept it now or keep shouting and sweating in that oven for 4 years.”

The commentary highlights intensifying local political rivalry within the Tolon Constituency, a key political battleground in the Northern Region. In Ghanaian constituency politics, local media centers, community radio setups, and political communication hubs play a decisive role in shaping public opinion, broadcasting party achievements, and countering opposition narratives.

Fitter’s reference to “zhiri manika”—a Dagbani phrase translating to a factory or mill of lies—underscores the deep-seated polarization between government and opposition communicators in the area. By firmly asserting his statutory authority as the NDC Constituency Secretary General, Fitter signaled that the governing party’s regional leadership is prepared to robustly counter opposition communication tactics over the four-year political cycle.

Observers note that the post reflects the heated nature of grass-roots political communication across Ghana’s Northern Region. While local political hubs serve as crucial mobilization tools for political parties, civil society leaders and traditional authorities have repeatedly urged local communicators to prioritize peaceful discourse, factual consistency, and community development needs over divisive rhetoric.

At its core, the statement underscores the fierce contest for narrative dominance at the constituency level. Fitter’s commentary emphasizes that the ruling party in Tolon views opposition broadcast centers as politically biased setups designed solely to undermine government programs through continuous propaganda.

The Facebook post has generated widespread debate across Northern regional political groups, constituency forums, and social media platforms. While NDC activists and local loyalists applauded Seidu Fitter for his firm stance and bold political defense, opposition communicators rejected the claims, asserting their right to critique local governance and political appointments freely. Nevertheless, the statement highlights the heightened political temperature and communication battles unfolding in the Tolon Constituency.

Source: Seidu Fitter, Official Facebook Post, 1 November 2026