The ongoing criticism surrounding some of President John Mahama's appointments sheds light on a deeper misunderstanding of the complexities of political appointments and governance among the National Democratic Congress (NDC) grassroots.
While frustrations from party footsoldiers are valid in some respects, it is essential to address the multifaceted nature of these appointments and reorient the party's focus towards a more sustainable model that combines loyalty, competence, and the creation of economic opportunities.
Political campaigns rely on diverse stakeholders working towards a common goal of securing power.
There are the footsoldiers-the party's backbone-comprising polling station executives, branch leaders, and constituency, regional, and national executives.
