The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr Mary Awusi, has appealed to members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to manage their expectations of government appointees and give them the time and space needed to deliver on their mandates.
Speaking on TV XYZ in a video shared on social media, Dr Awusi acknowledged the high hopes supporters of the party have in the newly appointed officials, especially those serving in key state institutions.
However, she cautioned that while the passion and commitment of the NDC grassroots are appreciated, progress takes time.
“What I have to tell the NDC community, especially those working in the various institutions, is that their expectations from government appointees are too much,” she said. “They should lower their expectations and give us some time and we will deliver. We will make you all proud.”
Dr Awusi, urged party faithful to remain patient and supportive, assuring them that the appointees are working diligently behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, a former NDC Member of Parliament for Adentan, Kojo Adu-Asare recently openly expressed frustration over what he describes as neglect and lack of support from senior party appointees, painting a picture of discontent and hardship among the party’s grassroots and lower-tier members.
According to him, many ordinary members of the NDC are struggling, even as the party occupies positions of power.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Adu-Asare noted that while expectations are high, many appointees have turned a blind eye to the struggles of their comrades who helped bring the party into office.
“Those who have been given appointments are expected to open up and help others who are struggling,” he lamented. “But sadly, when you call them, they refuse to answer. At least they see the missed calls, and even when they know the person who called, they don’t return the call, even when they are not busy.”
He condemned the situation where sometimes grassroots members of the party are made to wait for hours just to see a senior appointee, only to be told the person was in an indefinite meeting.
“You go and sit somewhere in an attempt to see a senior appointee, you sit for hours and then later you are told you won’t be able to see the person because he is in a meeting which will not end anytime soon,” he said.
The statement highlights growing internal frustration within the NDC, as some members feel abandoned in the aftermath of the party assuming power. It also brings to the fore the challenges of managing expectations and maintaining unity in political organizations post-election.
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