There is uneasy calm within the rank-and-file of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following President John Mahama’s appointment of Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong as Acting Chief of Air Staff.
The appointment has been met with fierce resistance from party footsoldiers and some executives, who have vehemently opposed to the appointment of Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong his new position.
The aggrieved party members alleged that Agyen-Frempong has a history of working against the party’s interests, including openly campaigning against John Mahama in the past.
They described his appointment as “disappointing” and that it would only paint a bad picture of the President; for appointing a man who did not play any role in ensuring the overwhelming victory in the 2024 general election.
“The appointment of Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong, is shocking and disappointing because this is a man who is known for his hatred for John Mahama. We have all seen what he did during the elections; how he campaigned against our leader. We are party people and we know what we are saying,” a party executive said in an interview.
They claim Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong once allegedly mobilized thugs to attack individuals who attempted to support Mahama’s campaign.
They cited other reasons and said they found it necessary to express their opposition, indicating that Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong does not have strong NDC roots to occupy such a position, or any other position in an NDC government.
They have therefore called on the president to withdraw the appointment immediately, insisting that Agyen-Frempong does not deserve a role in the Mahama administration.
Information indicates that the president has been made aware of the widespread discontent within the party over Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong’s appointment.
