Angry NDC Supporters In Ashaiman Vandalise Party Chairman’s Office Over Absence Of Appointments
- Some angry National Democratic Congress supporters in Ashaiman are upset at no government appointments coming from the constituency
- On February 6, a group of supporters stormed the office of the constituency chairman and vandalised it
- The Presiding Member of the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, Godwin Twumasi, said the constituency had become a laughing stock
Some angry National Democratic Congress supporters in Ashaiman are upset there are no government appointments from the constituency.
On January 7, a group of supporters stormed the office of constituency chairman, Shaddad Umar Jallo in protest.
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Adom News reported that they burned tyres and vandalised his office as part of the protest.
They initially planned to demonstrate against President Mahama and block traffic on the Accra-Tema motorway until the party’s leadership intervened.
Presiding Member of the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, Godwin Twumasi, told Joy News an appointment from the constituency was needed to validate the constituency's staunch support of the NDC.
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“We have become a laughing stock. Our friends and neighbours in the NPP keep questioning our motivation for supporting the NDC when we are constantly left out during appointments."
He also noted that President John Mahama had promised to give an appointment to someone from Ashaiman.
The 2nd Deputy Ashaiman Youth Organiser, Regina Agbagba, urged Mahama to intervene in the tensions.
“The youth have made it clear that our MP, Ernest Norgbey, has worked tirelessly, helping the NDC secure over 69,000 votes in the 2024 elections."
Norgbey has condemned the destruction of the party’s office by protesting constituents.
The MP told Joy News he had been informed about the protest and attempted to intervene before the situation escalated.
“I spoke to them at China Mall, where they had gathered, advising them not to cross the motorway or take any drastic actions. I urged them to go home, relax, and wait to see the good work of John Mahama.”
The protests came after Mahama announced the deputy ministerial nominations.
Some of the main substantive ministers are without deputies because of Mahama's promise to limit his ministers to 60.
NDC supporters protest Mahama appointment
YEN.com.gh reported that some NDC supporters protested the appointment of Anthony Sarpong as Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
The NDC supporters held that people who did not contribute to the party’s electoral victory should not hold such key positions.
Someone also sued to challenge Sarpong's appointment but withdrew later.
Sarpong is an accountant and auditor and previously served as a Senior Partner at auditing and consulting firm KPMG.
Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
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