The National Democratic Congress is facing fresh internal turbulence following the appointment of Theo Abu and Brian Dennis to key positions, a development that has sparked outrage among party supporters and grassroots groups. The appointments have added to ongoing tensions within the ruling party as it reorganises ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Party members have expressed anger over what they describe as the sidelining of dedicated loyalists and financiers in recent appointments made by the leadership. Critics argue that most of the appointees are not actively involved in the party’s political landscape and lack the grassroots connections needed to secure future electoral victories.
“The party base is becoming increasingly agitated by the day, as they await the appointment of individuals who have served the party with dedication,” a group of concerned members stated in a petition. The petitioners accused the leadership of betraying trust by appointing what they called “foreign” party members over true party politicians who worked tirelessly to win power.
The controversy comes at a time when the NDC is already grappling with a controversial directive by its National Executive Committee barring serving government appointees from contesting party executive positions unless they resign at least six months before filing nominations. Party sources indicate the decision has deepened divisions within the governing party at a crucial moment in its reorganisation toward the 2028 polls.
Supporters have warned that the situation could escalate tensions further if the leadership fails to address concerns raised by the grassroots. “Appointing individuals over true party politicians, despite their tireless efforts to win power, is, in our view, the highest form of betrayal,” the group said.
The leadership has yet to issue a detailed response to the outrage, but party insiders say discussions are ongoing within the Functional Executive Committee and National Executive Committee to manage the fallout.
