Samson Asaki Awingobit, the National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), has voiced strong disappointment, claiming that President John Dramani Mahama and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) have abandoned him and his party.
In an interview on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM’s Frontline, Mr. Awingobit recounted the significant risks he and former Chairman Bernard Mornah took while campaigning for then-candidate John Dramani Mahama.
He revealed they were involved in a serious accident, nearly losing their lives, but ever since Mahama was sworn into office, gaining an audience with the President has become an uphill battle.
Mr. Awingobit admitted that their access to President Mahama was only possible in his private office before the inauguration. Once he officially took over, he said, meeting him became “impossible.”
He further alleged that when they visit Jubilee House, they are often treated dismissively and undermined by the President’s inner circle.
“As National Chairman of the PNC, I led my party to declare our unwavering support for President John Dramani Mahama,” Mr. Awingobit stated. “We didn’t just declare support; I personally led campaigns across the country, joining President Mahama in various constituencies.”
He vividly recalled a harrowing incident: “We even went to the Ashanti region, where my car, Bernard Mornah’s car, and vehicles of other PNC members were involved in a serious accident. We nearly died.” He added that President Mahama personally sent a message promising to take care of their damaged vehicles, a promise that, to date, remains unfulfilled.
Mr. Awingobit expressed his frustration, saying, “Since President Mahama was sworn into office, myself and Mornah have gone to Jubilee House on multiple occasions, but we haven’t been able to meet him. Whenever he sees us in public, he tells me he will call me.” He also mentioned sending messages to Callistus Mahama, the President’s Executive Secretary, to no avail. “My party members are constantly complaining and asking why we still haven’t met with the President after declaring our support for him,” he lamented.
He had a clear message for the NDC: “An early divorce is bad. If someone helps you secure victory as an opposition party, you don’t ignore them. It is too early for the NDC to be doing this. My party members are worried and deeply disappointed by what has happened.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
