Concerned members and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Larabanga electoral area of the Damongo Constituency, Savannah Region, have voiced deep disappointment over what they describe as years of neglect and marginalisation by the party, despite their unwavering loyalty.
On December 10, 2025, the group submitted a strongly worded petition to President John Dramani Mahama through the Savannah Regional Minister. In the petition, they lamented that Larabanga, a longstanding NDC stronghold, has been consistently overlooked for appointments and opportunities.
The petitioners highlighted Larabanga’s vital role in defending and sustaining the NDC in the Damongo Constituency, even under challenging circumstances. Elders, youth, and families in the community, they said, have made significant sacrifices to secure electoral victories for the party, yet those efforts have gone unrewarded.
“Larabanga has been the NDC’s shield,” the petition stated, noting that continued exclusion from appointments has created “deep emotional wounds” and growing disillusionment among party supporters.
Emphasising that Larabanga is not a peripheral community but a cultural and spiritual pillar of the constituency, the group argued that justice and equity demand fair representation for all loyal communities, including theirs.
The petitioners also pointed to the spiritual support Larabanga has provided the NDC, with local imams regularly praying for the success of President Mahama and the party. They described it as emotionally devastating that a community offering such support remains sidelined when opportunities arise.
Raising political concerns, the group warned that the neglect had allowed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to gain ground in Larabanga and cautioned that, without urgent action, the NDC could lose its stronghold status in the area.
They contrasted the current situation with the period when the NPP was in power, noting that Larabanga then produced a Municipal Chief Executive, a Regional Minister, and representatives on the Hajj Board—appointments not matched under the NDC government.
The petition also highlighted the presence of many qualified professionals in Larabanga who remain loyal to the NDC but have not been considered for appointments. Special mention was made of the Kamara family, historically linked to the first imams of the Gonja Kingdom, whose members have served actively at the grassroots level.
Party activists who led campaigns and mobilised support for the NDC now feel embarrassed to return home without evidence of inclusion or reward, the petitioners added. They argued that just a few appointments could revive the entire community and help guide local youth seeking opportunities in government institutions.
The group appealed to President Mahama to appoint qualified sons and daughters of Larabanga to national and regional positions and restore the community’s standing in the party. They also called on regional and constituency leadership not to sideline Larabanga after the elections.
The petition, signed by Ibrahim Abu-Nawas, Secretary and Spokesperson for the group, was copied to key party officials and local authorities. The petitioners concluded by reaffirming their spiritual and political support for President Mahama and the NDC, while pleading for fairness, inclusion, and recognition to heal the community’s longstanding wounds.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
