The New Voter Forum (NVF), a pressure group composed of members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has thrown its full support behind the Volta Renaissance Forum’s petition to President John Dramani Mahama, decrying the perceived neglect of Volta-based NDC executives, activists, and financiers in recent political appointments.
Speaking at a press conference in Ho, Convener Edmond Amos Ameamu criticised the government for sidelining NDC stalwarts who contributed significantly to the party’s victory in 2024.
He argued that while a few individuals from Volta have secured appointments, “they are not connected in any way to the party in the region and did not support the 2024 election campaign.”
Mr. Ameamu backed earlier calls by the Volta Renaissance Forum for President Mahama to prioritize loyal party members who are rooted in the grassroots. “We believe the Petitioners have a strong case which President Mahama needs to treat urgently with the view of appointing faithful NDC party executives and activists who have strong links with the grassroots,” he said.
Speaking to the media, the group criticized the appointment of an alleged outsider as Acting Regional Director of NHIS, calling it a “bogus appointment” and “a betrayal of trust” towards hardworking NDC members. They questioned the appointee’s loyalty to the NDC, claiming she had closer ties to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The NVF warned that such moves risk deepening voter apathy within the Volta Region, a traditional NDC stronghold, and weakening the party’s base ahead of the 2028 elections.
Citing a recent call by NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah to prioritize unity over positions, the group urged leadership to act swiftly.
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