Discontent is brewing in the Garu Constituency of the Upper East Region as a youth group aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused their Member of Parliament, Dr Thomas Winsum Anaba, of nepotism and poor leadership.
At a press conference held in Garu on Monday, June 2, 2025, the youth staged a peaceful protest to register their grievances. They described Dr Anaba’s leadership as “worrisome,” claiming he has consistently shown bias in the distribution of political opportunities.
According to the group, the MP has favoured only those who supported him during the NDC’s recent parliamentary primaries. One of their key concerns is the alleged manipulation of appointments under the Ghana School Feeding Programme. They also alleged that the MP attempted to reinstall a former Youth Employment Agency (YEA) director in the district—despite the recent official appointment and assumption of duty by Thomas Tampuri Wennam.
They believe such actions amount to running a parallel administration within the constituency and have urged the party leadership to act. “We call on the national and regional executives of the party to call Dr. Anaba to order and to desist from running a parallel administration,” the group stated.
However, District Chief Executive (DCE) John Abugba Abaare pushed back on the allegations. He argued that the MP should not be held solely responsible for the tensions surrounding political appointments. “The appropriate body to be held accountable is the NDC Garu Constituency Executive Committee,” he said, pointing fingers at the local party leadership as the root of the current confusion.
As frustrations mount, the youth are calling for swift action to restore fairness and unity within the constituency’s political ranks.
