NDC Chairman warns appointees to respect party grassroots

Correspondence from the Eastern Region

The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Richard Asiedu, has issued a stern wake-up call to government appointees: prioritize the grassroots or prepare for a swift exit from power.

​In a candid interaction with the press, Prof. Asiedu expressed concern over a growing disconnect between some high-ranking officials and the party faithful who worked to secure their positions.

While acknowledging that many appointees have remained grounded, he didn't mince words regarding those exhibiting "poor attitudes."

​The "Snubbing" Syndrome

​Prof. Asiedu highlighted a worrying trend of arrogance among certain officials, citing reports of appointees snubbing party members in public spaces and consistently ignoring phone calls from the very people who campaigned for them.

​"Those who brought you to power can be the same people who will send you back to opposition if you joke with them," the Chairman warned. "Put up good behavior and attitudes towards members of the party and Ghanaians in general."

​A Plea for Patience

​The Chairman also addressed the palpable frustration brewing at the grassroots level regarding the pace of appointments and the distribution of opportunities.

He admitted that while the "national cake" has yet to reach everyone, internal sabotage or resentment is not the answer.

​He offered a guarantee of inclusivity under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, urging members to keep the faith rewards for loyalty, assuring members that hard work will not go unnoticed, adding that rewards may come at different stages, even "in the last minute" of the administration. He aalso emphasized the need for unity, stressing that a divided house cannot withstand the rigors of a reelection campaign.

​The Road to 2028

​With an eye on the 2028 General Elections, Prof. Asiedu stressed that the NDC’s ability to retain power depends entirely on the synergy between the government's top brass and its base.

​The Chairman’s remarks serve as a timely reminder that political power is a debt owed to the electorate, and in the high-stakes environment of Ghanaian politics, "patience" and "respect" are the currencies that buy longevity