A man between the ages of 50 and 55, identifying himself as a long-time ranking member and campaigner of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed his deep frustrations over the party’s recent electoral defeat. Speaking on a local radio program, the man, whose loyalty to the NPP spans decades, accused the party’s leadership of neglecting and exploiting its grassroots supporters, which he believes led to their loss in the polls.
In an emotional account, he shared, “I have been and worked for the NPP all my life. My son graduated from the university and was looking for a job, but surprisingly, when I went to see them to give my son a job, they told me to pay GH¢20,000 before he can be employed. These were the same people I have worked for all my life.”
The man’s testimony painted a disheartening picture of internal party dynamics, citing widespread allegations of favoritism and corruption. According to him, individuals seeking ministerial appointments or jobs in key institutions such as the military, police, and immigration were asked to pay exorbitant bribes. He alleged, “People had to pay money for ministerial appointments. To get jobs at the airport, harbor, in the military, police, and immigration, you had to pay money. People, including NPP members, were paying from GH¢15,000 to GH¢30,000 as bribes before getting employment.”
The veteran campaigner expressed deep disappointment at how grassroots members, who worked tirelessly to ensure the party’s electoral victories in the past, were abandoned. He questioned the leadership’s integrity, asking, “These were the same people their parents worked very hard to bring to power. Look at the jobs some of us have done for the NPP—they have no idea. So, I shouldn’t have struggled to get a job for my son when my party is in power.”
His remarks have ignited widespread debate among Ghanaians, many of whom believe his frustrations reflect a broader issue within the party. One listener who called into the radio program agreed with the sentiments, saying, “The NPP forgot about their grassroots members, and that’s the main reason why they lost the election.”
The allegations of neglect and exploitation resonate with many who believe the party leadership has lost touch with its base. Critics argue that the disconnect between the leadership and the grassroots has eroded trust and dampened morale among loyal supporters.
Source : m.dailyadvent.com
