By Lawrence Odoom
The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Richard Asiedu, has delivered a resolute admonition to government appointees to honor the party’s base or forfeit the mandate of power.
In an unvarnished engagement with the press, Dr. Asiedu voiced profound disquiet over a widening chasm between certain high-ranking officials and the devoted party faithful whose toil secured their ascendancy. While commending appointees who have remained anchored and accessible, he issued a scathing rebuke to those displaying “poor attitudes.”
Dr. Asiedu decried a disturbing pattern of hubris among select officials, citing disconcerting accounts of appointees openly snubbing party members in public fora and habitually disregarding calls from the very activists who championed their campaigns.
“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 cautioned. “Put up good behavior and attitudes towards members of the party and Ghanaians in general.”
The Chairman also confronted the simmering discontent percolating at the grassroots over the tempo of appointments and the allocation of opportunities.
He conceded that while the “national cake” has not yet reached every deserving hand, internal sabotage or festering resentment must not become the recourse.
Offering an unequivocal pledge of inclusivity under President John Dramani Mahama’s stewardship, he implored members to sustain their faith:
He assured party faithfuls that diligence will not be overlooked, adding that observed recompense may materialize at varying junctures, even “in the last minute” of the administration.
He Underscored that a fractured house cannot endure the rigors of a reelection campaign.
Indeed, with the 2028 General Elections looming, Dr. Asiedu emphasized that the NDC’s capacity to retain power hinges unequivocally on seamless synergy between the government’s echelon and its grassroots foundation.
The Chairman’s remarks stand as a potent reminder that political power is a sacred debt owed to the electorate.
In the exacting arena of Ghanaian politics, “patience” and “respect” remain the indispensable currencies that purchase longevity.