The Ashaiman Constituency Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chairman Joseph Awuku, has described the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) reaction to the conviction of its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as “empty political rhetoric.”
According to him, statements such as “the future is pregnant; the tables will turn” should not distract the NDC government from its core responsibility of delivering on its mandate. Instead, he said, the party must focus on strengthening its grassroots base and implementing its political agenda.
Speaking on Adekyee Mu Nsem, the morning show on Ahotor FM 92.3, hosted by Citizen Kofi Owusu in Accra, Mr. Awuku urged government appointees and chief executive officers of state agencies to remain committed to the party’s vision by supporting grassroots members who have not benefited from appointments or other forms of assistance.
He stressed that the NDC must engage in self-assessment and ensure that government appointees align with the President’s vision by reconnecting with the party’s grassroots supporters. According to him, many loyal party members worked tirelessly to help the NDC return to power and deserve recognition and support.
Mr. Awuku described it as unfortunate if the government and the party neglect the grassroots, arguing that they remain the foundation on which the NDC will build its campaign towards the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.
He, however, commended some government appointees and chief executive officers who have maintained open-door policies and continue to support party members who seek their assistance.
At the same time, he cautioned appointees who have distanced themselves from the grassroots, reminding them that these loyal party members are the backbone of the NDC and have consistently sacrificed their time and resources to secure the party’s electoral victories.
Story by: Alexander Kukah
