Arrogant Appointees ‘Chopping Big’ Alone …NDC Footsoldiers Spit Fire

Furious grassroots operatives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have accused some government appointees under President John Mahama of greedily feasting on the fruits of power while ignoring the very footsoldiers who fought to return the party to office.

In a scathing press statement, longtime NDC member James Agbey charged that some appointees have become “demigods” treating party loyalists with contempt. “They are feeding fat on the sweat of ordinary party people,” Agbey said.

He singled out the Director-General (DG) of one of the state institutions for allegedly turning away supporters, asking: “Who told this ingrate that he would be serving as (name of institution) boss if NDC was still languishing in opposition?”

Agbey reminded appointees of President Mahama’s own inaugural warning against disrespect and arrogance, demanding an immediate stop to the neglect. “The arrogance and disdain must stop, and it must stop now,” he said.

According to the footsoldiers, some appointees had forgotten the role grassroots members played in returning the party to power and were now “feeding fat on the sweat of ordinary party people.”

“As a longstanding operative, active and loyal member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), I am infuriated by the continuous disdainful attitude of government appointees towards NDC grassroots membership and footsoldiers,” James Agbey noted in his press statement stated.

Mr. Agbey argued that political appointees owe their positions to the sacrifices of party activists and should therefore remain accessible and respectful to them.

“Therefore, the assertion by some of these appointees that they are in office to serve Ghana and not NDC footsoldiers is arrogance beyond belief,” he said.

He warned that the growing frustration among party supporters could damage the image of both the government and the NDC if left unchecked, stressing “The arrogance and disdain must stop, and it must stop now”.

Mr. Agbey also invoked President Mahama’s inaugural message on January 7, 2025, in which the President cautioned against disrespect and arrogance in government.

“President Mahama’s message on his investiture was clear: ‘I’ll not tolerate disrespect and arrogance in my government,’” he noted.

Mr. Abbey further urged appointees to embrace humility, tolerance and openness in their dealings with the public and party faithful.

“By every standard of civility, culture, and political hierarchy, the grassroots deserve a respectful and dignified reception whenever they call on any of President Mahama’s appointees,” he said.

The NDC operative concluded by urging party loyalists to speak up against what he described as “dangerous intolerance” within government circles.