A former Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Lower Manya Krobo Constituency, David Walter Hormenu, has expressed concern that the party has not shown enough appreciation to the people, despite their long-standing loyalty and contributions to the incumbent party’s fortunes.
Speaking on Assesewa-based Trust FM, Mr. Hormenu noted that while several individuals from the Krobo area are serving in key government positions under the current NDC administration, the communities are yet to see meaningful infrastructural development.
He cited the Kpong–Somanya Highway rehabilitation as one of the few notable projects NDC MPs from the Krobo area claimed they had influenced the erstwhile Nana Addo government for rehabilitation, asking what has changed under their own president.
“It’s a big problem and it will affect the party going forward in the future because even if you hired a labourer and paid him after a job execution, you must thank the person as a show of appreciation. So if a community will keep voting for a particular party from 1992 in the same trend till today and some basic amenities such as roads will be a hindrance to them, then where is the thank you for the people.
“It’s not enough to give about seven appointments yet our roads will continue to be in deplorable states. We have a Regional Minister, IGP, Deputy Defence Minister, Deputy Finance Minister, we have ambassadors, security coordinators, and also have an Economic Advisor and the names go on, what are you saying…,” Mr. Hormenu told Omanba Kodwo Boafo on the station’s flagship morning show.
According to him, the persistent disregard could lead to disillusionment and weaken the bond between the people and the party they have long supported.
“When this continues to reoccur, the residents will begin to think that the party they vote for is either being ungrateful or does not think about the people’s welfare.”
Mr. Hormenu has urged the NDC leadership to deepen its engagement with the people and translate the party’s gratitude into tangible development, before the people break their loyalty
Meanwhile, advocacy groups in Somanya and Odumase Krobo have announced plans to hit the streets on Tuesday, October 14, to demand the completion of the long-abandoned road projects in the area.
The groups say their protest aims to draw the government’s attention to the worsening state of roads, which they describe as a threat to transportation, trade, and emergency health services.
