NDC regional executives were forced into an emergency meeting in Walewale on Sunday, December 7, 2025, as anger among supporters over alleged neglect in recent appointments reached a breaking point.

The North East Regional Minister and Regional Chairman met aggrieved members at the West Mamprusi Municipal Office after weeks of growing complaints from grassroots groups who say loyal activists are being sidelined in favour of people with little involvement in party work.

For months, NDC youth groups in Walewale have voiced frustration, especially over what they describe as unfair treatment of the Parliamentary Candidate, Abubakari Abdallah. Some had even threatened to boycott party activities if leadership failed to act.

The latest agitation targeted the Municipal Chief Executive. A planned Saturday press conference demanding his removal was cancelled after he reportedly stepped in personally to plead with organisers.

At Sunday’s meeting, emotions ran high as supporters detailed their grievances. They insisted that despite their hard work during the party’s campaigns, their loyalty has not been reflected in recent regional and district-level appointments.

Several accused the Regional Minister and Regional Chairman of deliberately excluding long-standing members from opportunities they believe should go to committed party workers.

North East Regional Minister Ibrahim Tia acknowledged the concerns and appealed for calm. He assured supporters that no loyal member would be intentionally overlooked and said mechanisms would be put in place to ensure fairness and wider consultation.

Regional Chairman Rauf Tanko also urged unity, warning that internal conflict weakens the party’s prospects in future elections.

He admitted that there may have been lapses in the appointment process and promised to engage regional and national leadership to revisit the concerns of Walewale supporters.

The meeting ended with the formation of a joint committee made up of regional executives and constituency representatives.

The committee is expected to investigate the complaints and present recommendations.

Some supporters who spoke after the meeting welcomed the engagement but stressed that they want concrete action, not assurances.

Others expressed frustration with the Minister’s recent public comments defending delays in appointments for the Parliamentary Candidate, the Communications Officer and other key constituency figures.

The NDC in the region hopes the crisis meeting will calm tensions and prevent deeper divisions as the party continues its reorganisation across constituencies.