By Patrick Biddah
Constituency Organizers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra Region have expressed deep frustration and disappointment with the party leadership and government over what they describe as neglect in job appointments at the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
Addressing a press conference in Accra on May 6, 2025, the leader of the constituency organizers caucus, Mr Gad N. Ackwerh, accused the party of reneging on its promise to offer them appointments within NADMO following the NDC’s electoral victory.
According to Mr Ackwerh, despite assurances during the campaign that they would be prioritized for NADMO positions — including deputy roles — others with no involvement in the campaign effort have instead been selected.
“This is not just unfair, it’s deceitful. We worked tirelessly to secure victory for the party, and now we are being sidelined,” he said.
Mr Ackwerh warned that this perceived betrayal could have serious consequences for party morale and turnout in future elections. “This kind of treatment breeds apathy. We feel disrespected and undervalued,” he added.
He recounted how the organizers were instructed to compile and submit a list of names for consideration. Despite complying and following up multiple times, they were later told the positions had already been filled by other individuals.
“What is even more frustrating is that we are now being told that those positions require academic degrees. But when we were in the trenches, campaigning and fighting to win back seats—from 20 to 31—no one asked us for degrees,” Mr. Ackwerh lamented.
He further disclosed that their hopes were initially placed in the Regional Youth Organizer, Mr Anthony Nukpenu, to advocate on their behalf.
However, his subsequent appointment and limited progress from the Regional Communications Director, Mr Jerry Johnson, have left them feeling abandoned.
The group, has issued a strong warning to both party and government leadership, stating that their continued neglect will not go unanswered. “We will retaliate at the appropriate time,” Mr Ackwerh cautioned, describing the directive to approach Members of Parliament for possible appointments as an added insult.
He was supported at the press conference by several other constituency organizers, all of whom echoed his concerns and vowed to take further action if their grievances are not addressed.