Aggrieved NDC Youth in Agona East Reject Appointment of Hannah Asamoah

 October 29, 2025

Youth members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Agona East Constituency have expressed strong opposition to the appointment of Mrs. Hannah Asamoah to the Agona Swedru Technical Institute, citing concerns over political patronage and the sidelining of party loyalists.

Mrs. Asamoah, who contested as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Agona East in the recent general elections alongside flagbearer Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has been posted to serve at the Agona Swedru Technical Institute. She previously served as Regional Director at the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (GTVET) system.

According to sources within the NDC youth wing in Agona East, the appointment has sparked frustration among party members who feel that political opponents continue to occupy strategic positions while dedicated NDC comrades remain unemployed or underemployed despite the party's electoral victory.

"Her name is Mrs. Hannah Asamoah and she contested for NPP PC for Agona East in the Central Region in conjunction with Bawumia. This woman was at post at GTVET as Regional Director, and currently she has been posted to Agona Swedru Technical Institute. And our opponents keep heading such better and good positions while dedicated comrades are still at home," stated a party youth activist identified as Nayaz.

The concerns raised by the NDC youth reflect broader tensions within the party regarding appointments and job placements in the technical and vocational education sector. Party members argue that individuals who actively campaigned against the NDC and its candidates should not continue to hold influential positions in state institutions under the new administration.

Mrs. Asamoah's candidacy in the Agona East parliamentary race and her subsequent retention in a senior educational role have become focal points for local party activists who expected changes in personnel following the NDC's return to power. The youth wing is calling for a review of appointments in the education sector, particularly in the Central Region, to ensure that party loyalists who worked tirelessly during the campaign period are rewarded with opportunities.

The aggrieved youth have indicated that they may escalate their concerns to regional and national party leadership if their grievances are not addressed. They argue that retaining political opponents in strategic positions undermines party morale and fails to recognize the sacrifices made by grassroots supporters during the election campaign.

This development highlights ongoing challenges facing the NDC as it seeks to balance inclusive governance with the expectations of party faithful who anticipate opportunities for employment and advancement following the party's electoral success. The tension between political appointments and professional continuity in public institutions remains a sensitive issue that the government will need to navigate carefully.

Party officials in the Central Region have yet to comment publicly on the concerns raised by the Agona East youth wing. However, the matter is expected to feature in upcoming regional party meetings as the NDC works to address grievances from various constituencies while maintaining stability in the education sector.

The rejection of Mrs. Asamoah's appointment by NDC youth in Agona East serves as a reminder of the complex political dynamics at play in local governance and the high expectations among party members for visible changes in personnel and opportunities following electoral transitions.