'Enough is enough!' – NDC Operative demands jobs for election task force

An operative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), James Agbey, has called on the party’s leadership and government to address concerns over the welfare, employment and inclusion of members of the party’s election task force who contributed to its victory in the 2024 general elections.

In a public statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, 2026, James Agbey said some task force members felt neglected despite their roles in mobilising supporters, providing campaign security and supporting the party’s electoral activities.

He expressed concern that the operatives who worked to secure the party’s electoral victory were still seeking recognition, employment opportunities and a greater role in the party’s decision-making processes.

According to him, some members of the task force believe they have been sidelined following the elections, despite expectations that their contributions would be acknowledged through employment opportunities, welfare support and empowerment programmes.

Agbey said the situation could affect the party’s grassroots mobilisation efforts as it prepares for its national executive and flagbearership elections ahead of the 2028 general elections.

He also called on the government to fulfil what he described as promises of national security placements for some task force members who participated in protecting ballot boxes and supporting electoral operations.

“The NDC electoral task force who helped bring the Mahama Administration to power are saying give them the national security placements that you promised them,” he said.

Agbey added that the group was seeking jobs, financial support and opportunities to improve their livelihoods.

He attributed the growing dissatisfaction among some party activists to what he described as a lack of institutional accountability and delays in addressing their concerns.

The NDC operative further argued that the perceived disparity between the expectations of grassroots supporters and the opportunities available to some government appointees could deepen dissatisfaction within the party.

He said the party’s strength depended partly on its ability to support its members and ensure that those who contributed to its electoral success were not left behind.

Agbey, who said he had personally deployed some of the operatives for electoral activities, urged the party’s leadership and government to engage them and find ways to address their concerns.

He warned that continued dissatisfaction among grassroots activists could undermine their confidence in the party and affect future mobilisation efforts.

His appeal comes as the NDC approaches another period of internal political activity, with attention expected to focus on party leadership, grassroots engagement and preparations for the 2028 general elections.