
Photo:Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman NDC
In a biting critique of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Communications Consultant Raymond Ablorh has likened the party to “stepchildren in wedlock seeking validation.” His remarks came as a reaction to a Facebook post by Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Ghana, who questioned the NDC’s silence on issues like the lack of representation for SALL in Parliament.
Franklin Cudjoe’s post, titled “No Ablekuma, No Business!”, highlighted the Minority Caucus’ success in protesting the lack of representation for Ablekuma North, drawing attention to the stark contrast with the NDC’s failure to challenge the state-sponsored exclusion of SALL in the last Parliament.
In a detailed response, Ablorh painted a damning picture of the NDC’s approach to governance and opposition politics, accusing the party of bending over backwards to gain acceptance but achieving little appreciation in return.
Ablorh pointed out several instances where the NDC, despite its stronger numbers, failed to capitalize on opportunities to push back against injustices. He argued that the NPP, even with their “micro minority,” have proven far more decisive and unrelenting.
He cited the late President John Evans Atta Mills’ decision to retain MMDCEs from the previous NPP government as a gesture of goodwill, contrasting it with the NPP’s ruthless approach of clearing out opposition appointees immediately after taking office.
“Why does the NDC trust the NPP when the NPP doesn’t even trust the NDC enough to leave their people in office for a single day?” Ablorh questioned.
Ablorh also highlighted the differing approaches of the two main political parties, accusing the NPP of being “brutal and vindictive,” while the NDC often takes a more measured approach. He noted that figures like Prof. H.K. Prempeh would never find favour under an NPP government due to their critical stance.
However, Ablorh did not spare the NDC from criticism, pointing out that their failure to act on issues like SALL has left them vulnerable to accusations of ineffectiveness. “Had the NDC fought for SALL as the NPP just did for Ablekuma North, they would have been widely condemned,” he remarked.
Ablorh called on former President John Mahama to rise to the occasion, urging him to provide “transformative generational leadership” that could redefine the party and Ghana’s democracy as a whole. “This is Mahama’s unique opportunity to make Ghana work. He must not squander it,” Ablorh emphasized.
The critique underscores a growing sentiment among political observers that the NDC must recalibrate its strategy to remain competitive. Ablorh’s words serve as a stark reminder that, in the political arena, trust and validation are earned through decisive action, not passive submission.