Growing discontent within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) follows President John Mahama’s retention of at least 14 high-profile appointees from former President Akufo-Addo’s administration, sparking allegations of betrayal among party loyalists.
According to party sources, CEOs and deputies at strategic institutions including the Ghana Airports Company (Yvonne Opare), Minerals Commission (Martin Ayisi), and Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (Nana Dwemoh Benneh) remain in post despite expectations of widespread replacements.
Critics claim the decisions align with interests of the Mahama family, sidelining unemployed NDC members who campaigned for the party’s return to power.
At the National Petroleum Authority, Deputy CEO Linda Osei retained her role and gained directorship of a sensitive department, while Obuobia Darko an NDC member serves as her deputy at Ghana Airports.
Similar tensions exist at the Public Procurement Authority, where Akufo-Addo appointee Frank Mantey remains.
Anonymous NDC officials describe the situation as “a betrayal”:
“We fought to bring NPP technocrats back? Our youth bled for this victory,” lamented one regional organizer.
“How can our own sit idle with CVs while NPP appointees keep jobs?” questioned a senior communicator.
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah previously distanced himself from the retentions. The controversy highlights internal clashes between patronage expectations and Mahama’s emphasis on institutional continuity, testing party unity ahead of the 2028 elections.