The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has urged party supporters to prioritise national development over personal expectations following the NDC’s return to power.

He made the remarks while addressing party supporters at Salaga in the Savannah Region during the party’s thank-you tour.

According to him, although some members believe they are yet to directly benefit from the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, the focus should remain on improving the country for the benefit of all citizens.

“We hear everybody saying Mahama has done well and that his government is doing well, making us comfortable little by little. But when you speak to NDC members, they say Mahama is doing well, yet party members are not benefiting,” he stated.

Mr. Asiedu Nketiah stressed that the NDC never campaigned on promises of personal enrichment for party faithful after winning power.

“We did not say that when people vote for us and we come to power, regardless of whether the country becomes better or not, we would only better ourselves. We did not say that, otherwise nobody would have voted for us,” he explained.

He further appealed to supporters to remain patient and continue backing government efforts, insisting that national progress must come first even as individuals may eventually benefit.

“So let us put the country first, and no matter what, we will also benefit. Let us stop such sayings because we will definitely benefit,” he added.

His comments come amid growing conversations within political circles over expectations of party supporters following electoral victories

John Abdulai Jinapor has appealed to aggrieved supporters of the National Democratic Congress to exercise patience and avoid violence while demanding jobs and business opportunities from the government.

According to the Energy Minister, although the concerns of party supporters are understandable, resorting to violence could negatively affect the fortunes of the party and potentially push it back into opposition.

Speaking during the National Chairman of the NDC’s tour of the Savannah Region, Jinapor acknowledged the expectations of party members following the NDC’s return to power.

“I will plead with you to be patient with the government. We are barely two years in office. We know you need jobs, we know you need businesses,” he stated.

He further cautioned supporters against using aggressive methods to press their demands, stressing that opportunities would gradually be shared among members.

“If we are sharing while in office it is just a matter of time, everybody will get some but when we use violence and it lands the party in opposition, it will be our loss,” he added.

His comments come amid growing pressure from some party faithful seeking appointments, contracts, and employment opportunities under the current administration.

The remarks have since sparked discussions about expectations within political parties and the balance between loyalty, governance, and national development

Kwasi Kwarteng, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has publicly criticised renowned media personality Nana Aba Anamoah over her recent comments defending President John Dramani Mahama’s utilisation of a private jet belonging to his brother, Ibrahim Mahama. The controversy erupted after Nana Aba argued that it was practical and reasonable for the president to make use of his relative’s luxury asset, drawing a parallel to borrowing a brother’s Rolls-Royce if one were available. Her remarks were intended to support the president’s choice amidst ongoing public discourse regarding the use of private aircraft by public officials.

However, Kwarteng swiftly dismissed her reasoning in a reaction shared on social media, accusing her of shifting her stance based on political convenience. He mocked the analogy, suggesting that if her logic were to be accepted, it could justify the president operating out of his brother’s office, relying on private security, or even circumventing state resources entirely. Kwarteng argued that such a perspective raises serious concerns about consistency, warning that future leaders might be compelled to depend solely on whatever assets their relatives possess, thereby blurring the lines between private privilege and public duty.

In his concluding remarks, Kwarteng described Nana Aba as opportunistic, asserting that her views appear to change with the tide of political power. He implied that her support for Mahama in this instance was a departure from principles she may have upheld under previous administrations, cynically noting that she only aligns herself “where the food is.” The exchange has since ignited further debate on social media about the role of public figures in political discourse and the standards to which leaders should be held regarding the use of state versus private resources.