Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Ghanaians and party members to exercise patience as President John Mahama works to provide opportunities for everyone.
According to Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the anger being displayed by Ghanaian youths over the low intake of applicants in Ghana’s security services will not solve anything.
The NDC Chairman detailed that the first priority is to strengthen the economy, which will create more employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
Speaking to party supporters in Dodowa in the Greater Accra Region, Asiedu Nketiah stated, “The anger will not solve the problem. Without sufficient funds, how can we employ more than necessary? Fixing issues takes time. The first priority is to strengthen the economy, and President Mahama is working diligently on this.
“We are already beginning to see the benefits. We must exercise a little more patience to allow these efforts to create opportunities for everyone,” he said.
He added, “Rising impatience will not help. Let us learn to be patient. Things will improve, and this government is committed to opening up opportunities for all.”
Also, Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has told the party’s grassroots that their patience will be vindicated soon.
According to Mustapha Gbande, he is confident that the NDC’s challenges are temporary.
He further called on the NDC grassroots to remain steadfast in their commitment to the party, despite individual actions, adding that party officers are taking note of every situation and will give them serious consideration.
Mustapha Gbande also alleged that pro-NPP accounts are exploiting NDC grassroots frustrations.
According to Mustapha Gbande, most accounts expressing disappointment with the John Mahama-led government and appointees are pro-NPP accounts asserting that some actions of NDC appointees may deviate from party resolve but called on members not to abandon the party, as the pain and struggles shared keep them up at night.
Meanwhile, Anita Desoso, a National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, has threatened to lead a demonstration against her own party leadership and government if things do not change.
According to Anita Desoso, NDC party members are being unfairly treated after toiling to regain power.
Anita Desoso cried out that the party’s faithful are not being given job opportunities in the government, while outsiders are getting positions.
Speaking in a recent interview on XYZ TV, Anita Desoso stated, “You go for a meeting, and I wasn’t present, and you dare give a big woman like me GH¢500. Recently, they had another meeting, which I wasn’t able to attend. They called me, and they gave me GH¢1,400. Which means that since we came about 2 years ago, Anita Desoso is now getting GH¢1,900. Is it fair?
“Look at how we have suffered. Is it fair? I’m not only speaking for myself. People have asked me to speak on their behalf, and I’m adding my own frustration. Let’s assume that you are working on catching people who have stolen from the state, which is necessary but has taken too long,” she said.
She added, “We have been in government for over one year. How many years do we have left? If we don’t take care of our home, would the children listen to us if we go back to them? They would not. So, I’m using this media to let leaders know that they must change, otherwise I will lead a demonstration.”