Leading National Democratic Congress (NDC) operative, James Agbey, has called for calm following disturbances at the party’s national headquarters on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

In a statement, Mr Agbey expressed deep concern over the events, warning that public confrontations could distract the party from addressing the pressing issues affecting Ghanaians.

“Certainly, these public manifestations serve as a needless distraction from attending to the urgent needs of the nation,” he said.

The disturbances come barely one month into the administration of President John Mahama, who returned to office after the 2024 general elections.

Some party supporters have reportedly expressed frustration over political appointments and other internal concerns.

However, Mr Agbey believes that President Mahama has made significant strides within a short period and needs the full support of party activists.

“President John Mahama has had little over one month in office, and he has done fairly well in all aspects of governance, political participation, and appointments.

He needs the support of all and sundry to make his vision a reality for the collective good of the NDC and Ghana for that matter,” he emphasised.

Acknowledging the concerns of aggrieved party members, Mr Agbey urged them to channel their grievances through appropriate party structures rather than resorting to public protests and confrontations.

“While I acknowledge that there are genuine concerns, we must not allow anger and frustration to get the better of us,” he noted.

He further cautioned against the use of erratic and open confrontation, describing such actions as counterproductive and potentially harmful to the party’s image.

“I urge those who are seeking to use erratic and open confrontation to drum home their genuine concerns to refrain from making troubling and possibly anti-party statements in public. These do not benefit the NDC or our country,” he warned.

Mr Agbey stressed the need for party members to prioritize prudence, reason, and dignity in their words and actions, ensuring that their efforts align with the party’s broader goals and the interests of the Ghanaian people.

“Our actions must serve our people and benefit the country and the party that we all love. Let us all strive to have prudence, reason, and dignity in our words and actions for the good of the NDC and Ghana for that matter,” he concluded.

His appeal comes at a critical time when the NDC government faces high expectations from Ghanaians following its return to power.

Mr Agbey’s call for calm reflects a broader effort within the party to maintain unity and focus on governance, rather than internal disputes that could derail progress.