The Public Relations Officer of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and member of the national communication team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Ayaba Mahama, has appealed to government appointees to remain accessible and responsive to party grassroots, stressing that not every engagement from the base is driven by financial expectations.

According to him, a growing concern among grassroots supporters is the sudden breakdown in communication with some government officials, particularly unanswered phone calls and unreplied text messages, which he said is taking a toll on morale.

“Not every call from the grassroots is about money. Sometimes listening and encouragement are all they need to keep them going,” Mr. Mahama stated.

He noted that many grassroots members who played active roles during the 2024 elections are feeling neglected barely a year after the party assumed power, warning that such early disaffection could be damaging if not addressed promptly.

“A multiple of complaints from the grassroots has to do with how some people have suddenly stopped answering their calls or replying to their messages. They were there for us in 2024, and they will still be there with us, but that will depend on how we carry them along,” he said.

Mr. Mahama questioned the growing perception that every interaction with grassroots supporters is motivated by financial requests, arguing that encouragement and recognition are often sufficient.

“If they didn’t ask you for money before, why would they ask you for money now?” he queried.

While acknowledging that the concerns may appear premature, he insisted that early intervention is crucial to sustaining unity within the party.

“These complaints are coming just a year after we came to power. We can still make amends, reconnect with them, and hold everyone together. Together, we shall go beyond the eight years,” he added.