You are nothing without footsoldiers - NDC's James Agbey fires warning at Mahama appointees
James Agbey, an operative of the NDC, accused some government appointees of arrogance, disrespect, and disdain toward the party's grassroots supporters in a press statement. Mr. Agbey stated that many appointees under John Mahama's administration had become "demigods" who treat party footsoldiers with contempt after assuming office. He singled out Kwesi Afrey Biney, accusing the SSNIT boss of repeatedly turning away party supporters.
Mr. Agbey argued that political appointees owe their positions to the sacrifices of party activists and should therefore remain accessible and respectful to them. He said, "Therefore, the assertion by some of these appointees that they are in office to serve Ghana and not NDC footsoldiers is arrogance beyond belief." According to him, some appointees had forgotten the role grassroots members played in returning the party to power and were now "feeding fat on the sweat of ordinary party people." Mr. Agbey also invoked President Mahama's inaugural message on January 7, 2025, in which the President cautioned against disrespect and arrogance in government, noting, "President Mahama's message on his investiture was clear: 'I'll not tolerate disrespect and arrogance in my government.'"
Mr. Agbey warned that the growing frustration among party supporters could damage the image of both the government and the NDC if left unchecked. He urged party loyalists to speak up against what he described as "dangerous intolerance" within government circles.
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NDC's James Agbey has criticized some Mahama appointees for alleged arrogance and disrespect towards the party's grassroots supporters. He suggests this behavior could have consequences- but for whom?
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