Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has raised concerns over the actions of some members of the minority caucus, who defied the orders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party to disapprove new appointees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Sam George wondered if it was safe to leave his food or even drink with any of his colleagues again, as he felt let down and stabbed in the heart. In a Facebook post, he described his feeling of pain, after the recent occurrence in Parliament.

“I feel let down by the fact that in those hallowed Chambers of Parliament, I hold the unfortunate singular record of being the only victim of Bryan Acheampong’s brutality and machinations at the National Security Ministry. The scars of Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election are still very fresh on my mind and even though as a Christian, I have told myself to forgive, it is hard to forget.
“How could my colleagues, some of whom marched with me to the Police HQ to demand justice, vote for the man who caused me such pain? Where is the sense of camaraderie? Are we not Comrades in the struggle again? Would I feel safe to leave my drink or food with any of them again?”
Sam George

The MP for Ningo-Prampram claimed that these thoughts have haunted him, since the event on Friday at Parliament. “Is this the Caucus I have rushed to defend always in the past? Is it really worth that hustle? See why I have kept quiet?”, he asserted.

He further stated that “on the other hand, I am part of the Caucus that has let down and stabbed right in the heart, our base and supporters. How do I explain to my Constituents? How do I respond to the several calls from the Constituency asking me why?”

“What explanation can I give? What excuse could ever be fitting? A majority of the Caucus may have voted against the nominees but the dent of the few who for whatever considerations voted otherwise, is collective. We are all an endangered species now, it is not a thing of pride nor prestige at this time, to call yourself an NDC MP.
“How did we sink so low from the heroes and heroines of January 6, 2021? How do we fix this conundrum we find ourselves in? How do we rise together again as one unit as we did the night, we elected the Speaker? I am struggling to find answers so you see why I have been quiet.”
Sam George

Apt Contemplation

However, Sam George urged the NDC to regroup as soon as possible, in order to have a suitable self-examination as a party because they (NDC MP’s) owe this much, to the leadership of the party.

“We owe it to our presumptive Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. We owe it to our own legacies. It would demand us being less emotional and more logical and strategic in our thinking and approach going forward.
“It would be an arduous task to win back the love of our base and trust of Leadership but it is a task we must undertake. We have no options but to dig in deep and make the next 18 months count for our party. Rough the tides may be but ashore we must guide our vessel… God be our guide.”
Sam George