Atwima Nwabiagya South NDC Youth Reject New YEA Boss, Accuse Government of Ignoring Preferred Candidate
A wave of discontent has erupted in the Atwima Nwabiagya South constituency as youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) took to the streets to oppose the recent appointment of a new Director for the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in the area. The group, led by Hon. Kwabena Frimpong, described the appointment as a blatant disregard for the contributions and capabilities of local party loyalists.
The protestors, numbering in their dozens, converged on the streets of Nkawie in a peaceful demonstration, chanting and holding placards with messages such as “No to Outsiders,” “Local Leadership Now,” and “We Deserve Representation.” Their demand: that the government withdraw the appointment and replace the new YEA Director with a qualified native of Atwima Nwabiagya South.
Hon. Kwabena Frimpong, a vocal and respected youth leader within the constituency, expressed deep frustration over what he described as a pattern of appointments that sideline locals in favor of outsiders.
“We cannot sit and watch this injustice happen in silence. The Youth Employment Agency is a key institution meant to provide jobs and skills to the youth. How can someone unfamiliar with our challenges be put in charge of our welfare?” he queried.
Frimpong stressed that the NDC youth in Atwima Nwabiagya South have long been active in supporting party activities and community development efforts, and therefore deserve fair recognition when appointments are being made.
He further noted that the constituency is not lacking in competent, educated, and committed individuals who can serve in such capacities, and accused the government of failing to engage local stakeholders before making the decision.
“Our youth are suffering from high levels of unemployment. What we need is someone who knows the ground, who has lived our reality, and who can represent us well. We will not stop this fight until our voices are heard,” he said.
The protest attracted attention from local residents, many of whom expressed support for the youth’s demand, arguing that government appointments must reflect community involvement and ownership.
The NDC youth have also issued a formal statement calling on the Youth Employment Agency, the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, and the Presidency to intervene swiftly to avoid further agitation. They warned that continued neglect of their concerns could lead to heightened political unrest in the constituency.
As of press time, there has been no official response from the newly appointed YEA Director or the relevant government authorities regarding the protest. However, political watchers say the development could deepen cracks within the constituency if not handled with care.
This latest protest underscores growing tensions over appointments to public offices in Ghana, where local communities are increasingly demanding not only fairness, but meaningful inclusion in national governance.
