A group of unemployed youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), massed up at the Adabraka party’s national headquarters, expressing frustration and disappointment over being neglected despite their sacrifices to bring the party back to power.
The protesters, who had been loyal supporters of the NDC, claimed they had laid down their lives for the party over the last eight years, only to be ignored when it came to job opportunities.
Their grievances highlight the challenges faced by many young Ghanaians who feel marginalized and excluded from the country’s economic and political processes.
The current protest, however, is a stark reminder of the high expectations that come with political power.
This development is not an isolated incident, as similar protests have been recorded in other parts of the country.
For instance, in the Ho Central constituency, some NDC youth stormed the party office, expressing their anger over being excluded from President John Mahama’s ministerial appointments.
Similarly, in the Ashanti Region, hundreds of angry NDC supporters besieged the party’s regional office at Amakom in Kumasi, to vent their spleen on the regional executives.
The NDC has a history of mobilizing its supporters to take action, as seen in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
