The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is facing growing internal discontent as lawyers who played pivotal roles in the party's 2024 election collation exercise have reportedly been sidelined in the distribution of post-election appointments.

The lawyers, numbering over 270, were deployed across the country as part of a deliberate strategy by the party to ensure credible results collation and minimize electoral irregularities.  Their presence was hailed as instrumental in safeguarding the NDC's interest in what was ultimately a successful election for the party and its presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama.

However, six months after Mahama's victory, these legal professionals say they have been completely ignored by the party leadership, sparking a wave of anger, disillusionment, and what some fear may grow into widespread disaffection within the rank and file.

In an article written by Qombadiena Wahab Esq, one of the lawyers, the party has not appointed even a single individual from among them to any position since assuming power.  Another lawyer, who said he was deployed to Kumasi in the Manhyia Constituency from Accra via Passion Air, said the party bigwigs no longer answer their calls.  At the centre of the controversy is a promise allegedly made by the Deputy Director of Elections, "Dr." Rashid Tanko, during an orientation meeting in Tamale.  According to accounts by some of the lawyers, Dr.