A leading member of Ghana’s opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Madam Anita De‑Soso, has openly criticized President John Dramani Mahama over what she describes as the appointment of “unknown” individuals into influential government positions at the expense of long-serving party loyalists.
Madam De-Soso, who currently serves as a board member of the National Population Council, said the development has left many dedicated members of the party disappointed and sidelined despite their efforts in bringing the party to power.
Speaking in an interview on Tv XYZ, the outspoken former National Women’s Organizer of the NDC argued that her own appointment to the board of the National Population Council does not reflect her longstanding contribution to the party. According to her, many of the individuals serving alongside her on the board are people she does not recognize within the party’s traditional structure.
She further expressed dissatisfaction with what she described as inadequate compensation attached to the position. Madam De-Soso disclosed that more than a year after assuming the role, she has received only GH¢1,900 in allowances, an amount she described as insulting given her stature and years of service to the party.
The veteran politician also questioned the composition of staff at the seat of government, stating that she is often surprised by the number of unfamiliar faces she encounters whenever she visits the Jubilee House.
“Anytime I go there, I see people occupying positions and most of them are unknown to me,” she reportedly said, suggesting that many longstanding party members have been overlooked in the administration’s appointments.
Madam De-Soso warned that continued neglect of loyal party stalwarts could provoke strong reactions from within the party. She cautioned that if the situation does not change, she would not hesitate to personally lead a demonstration against the administration.
Her remarks appear to reflect a growing undercurrent of dissatisfaction among some grassroots members and longstanding figures within the NDC, who believe that the party’s leadership has failed to adequately reward those who worked tirelessly for its electoral success.
The government has yet to officially respond to the comments. However, the issue of political appointments and the balance between technocratic governance and party loyalty remains a recurring debate within Ghana’s political landscape.
Source: GhanaFeed.Com
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