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Former Minister for Information, Kofi Totobi Quakyi, has advised members of National Democratic Congress (NDC) who have not secured appointments in the current administration of President John Dramani Mahama to exercise patients and rally behind the President to govern the country with peace and tranquility.
He said although many people contributed to the victory of the NDC, not everyone in the party will have the privilege of serving in the government.
According to him, where as many stalwarts in the party may have the privilege of catching the attention of the President in the first half of the administration, others who are currently on the sideline and have not been captured in the government, could secure their opportunitied to serve in the second half of the administration.
Addressing members of the NDC at a victory party organised in Takoradi by Dr. Maame Aba Dazie, Chairperson of USA Chapter of NDC, which was well attended, the NDC kingpin, acknowledged the enormous contribution of Tom Dick and Harry, but called for patience among the rank and file of the party as the new government continues with the selection and recruitment of staff to serve in the government.
He described the overwhelming victory obtained by the NDC in the December 2024 general elections as a communal effort. “Our victory was as a result of a communal effort”
Consequently, he said President John Dramani Mahama, being mindful of the role played by everyone has been approaching his appointments with care and tactfulness.
He said even he, as an elder of the party, has personal hopes and aspirations in the government, and therefore, it was normal for all party members to have expectations and optimism.
“We want the best for this area. We have competent people to occupy any position, but we must be reasonable with our expectations” he cautioned.
He said any form of misconduct, mischief and disintegration in whatever form could have implications and dire consequences on the larger electoral prospects of NDC in 2028.
“What we do now, will play out in 2028, and therefore we must be very careful” he warned.
“If we play our cards well, it will reflect in 2028” the Octogenarian politician emphasised.
He reminded the supporters of NDC about the sweet victory margin recorded which he said was big enough to give the party the legitimacy to govern and succeed in office
“It showed the expectations of Ghanaians. Therefore, no one should take credit for the overall performance of the party. At the end of the day, everyone will have a smile” he noted
He appealed to NDC members to remain NDC, and to remain steadfast despite the challenges associated with the ongoing appointments
He cautioned those who will misconduct themselves just because they haven’t gotten appointments to desist from that. “We must remain one and the same”
While cautioning those without appointments against mischief and misconduct, he also turned to those who have secured opportunities to live above reproach, and extend helping hands to party people who actually need their help. “Those with appointments, should turn around and help others” he advised accordingly.
Flanked by two aspirants vying for the position of mayor in Sekondi-Takoradi, thus Lawyer Frederick Faido, and Abbey Heart, Kofi Totobi Quakyi, who has been widely nicknamed as the Supremo, cracked the most hilarious joke of the night when he jovially told the party supporters that he was also vying for the position of a mayor, and that no one should dare take away his name, else he will not take it lightly.
These funny comments as expected, attracted rapturous applause from the crowd who chanted his nick name Supremo with nostalgia, respect and admiration.
Tracing the history of the NDC, the former Minister for National Security, acknowledged the strives made following the establishment of Ghana’s largest political grouping in the last forty years “We have stood the test of time” he said to the NDC supporters.
He said the founders of the social democratic party, proving currently as Ghana’s biggest social democratic political movement, was orchestrated by open minded intellectuals and patriotic citizens “The vision making of those in high offices today, was engineered and the benefit has been significant” he remarked
Kofi Totobi Quakyi, is one of the stalwarts of the NDC and one of the longest serving Ghanaian politicians who devoted his time and professional career to serve Ghana first as Minister for Information from 1985 to 2001, therefore, making him the longest-serving Information Minister in Ghana’s history.
Born on November 14, 1955, in Sekondi, Ghana, Kofi Totobi Quakyi, began his professional career as a trade unionist and held various positions within the Trades Union Congress of Ghana.
Totobi Quakyi’s political career began when he was appointed Secretary for Information by late Jerry John Rawlings in the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) administration, one of Ghana’s past military governments
He later became a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) when constitutional rule was restored in 1993.
In addition to his role as Information Minister, Kofi Totobi Quakyi at some point also served as Minister for National Security.
Recently, he denied allegations of involvement in post-election violence, describing the claims as false, malicious, and baseless.
