In a dramatic press conference held on Friday, April 4, the youth of Ntruboman in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region expressed deep frustration and disappointment with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. Apexnewsgh reports
Dressed in red as a sign of protest, the group accused the NDC of consistently sidelining Ntruboman people from key government appointments despite their unwavering loyalty to the party.
The community congratulated President John Dramani Mahama and Nkwanta South MP Geoffrey Kini on their electoral victories in 2024 and acknowledged the recent appointment of Mr. Joseph Antwi as Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South. However, they expressed disappointment that a qualified Ntrubo candidate was overlooked once again.
According to the conveners, since the inception of the Fourth Republic in 1992, no member of the Ntrubo ethnic group has been appointed as MCE or to any significant political office under an NDC government. In contrast, other indigenous groups in the municipality, such as the Adele, Akyode, and Challa communities, have received appointments. “The Akyodes have held the MCE position four times, including appointments as a Deputy Minister and a Deputy GETfund Administrator under NPP governments. Meanwhile, the Ntrubos, despite our overwhelming support for the NDC, have nothing to show,” lamented one of the conveners.
The group presented voting statistics from the 2024 elections, highlighting disparities in voting patterns. Ntrubo areas delivered an overwhelming 81.34% of votes to the NDC, compared to 16.07% from Akyode areas and 74.86% from Adele communities. Despite these numbers, the youth believe their political loyalty has not been acknowledged or rewarded appropriately.
The group criticized what they described as last-minute political maneuvering that led to the removal of strong Ntrubo candidates from the final list of MCE nominations. They alleged interference by powerful party figures at the national level. “The Ntrubo people feel neglected, denied, and mistreated by the NDC. After all our years of loyalty, we are being taken for granted,” said Mr. Frank Yeboah, one of the lead conveners.
The group appealed to President Mahama, the NDC National Chairman, the Oti Regional Minister, and the party’s regional and constituency executives to take swift action to address their grievances and restore the goodwill the party has traditionally enjoyed in Ntruboman. “We are not against the recently nominated MCE,” the group clarified. “Our call is for fairness, equity, and recognition of the Ntrubo people’s contributions to the NDC’s success.”
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
