The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Agyei, has called for restraint in public commentary on internal matters within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), cautioning that such remarks risk creating unnecessary tension among party ranks.
Speaking on Asempa FM, Mr. Agyei responded to recent comments attributed to Mustapha Gbande concerning the behaviour of some government appointees, insisting that discussions about party issues should be handled with greater discipline and unity of purpose.
He stressed that no appointee within the administration should be considered superior to another, adding that all officials are working toward the same national and party objectives.
According to him, “We should be measured in how we talk about our party publicly. No one is better than the other; everyone is doing their work,” emphasising the need to avoid statements that could portray divisions among government appointees.
Mr. Agyei also questioned the framing of Mr. Gbande’s remarks, noting that he too serves as a government appointee in his role as Deputy Director of Operations at the Jubilee House.
“He is also an appointee. We are all appointees, so which appointees is he referring to?” he asked, arguing that any concerns raised should apply collectively to all officials.
He further maintained that many appointees contribute quietly to grassroots party support without publicising their efforts, adding that lack of visibility should not be misconstrued as neglect.
Mr. Agyei cautioned against what he described as “self-righteous” political commentary, warning that such approaches could damage internal cohesion.
While acknowledging Mr. Gbande’s seniority in the party, he urged all communicators to be mindful of their language and avoid statements that could be interpreted as inciting divisions between appointees and grassroots supporters.
He concluded by stressing the importance of disciplined political communication, noting that not all contributions to party organisation are meant for public display.
