Serial Callers and Communicators for the ruling National Democratic Congress and the biggest opposition party, New Patriotic Party in the Upper East Region are decrying the utter neglect of them by party officials in the region.
The communicators say they have always used their own meager resources in communicating and defending their party’s policies and programs and making their party attractive to the people of the Upper East Region as party officials sit unconcerned.
They made this disclosure when they spoke to A1 radio’s Azongo Albert on the stations flagship program, Day Break Upper East, Wednesday.
According to them, the impression bundled about that they receive some remittances and offers from leadership of their parties for frequently calling into political programs on Radio and Television stations in and outside the region is false. They disclosed that they receive “no pesewa” from anyone as a form of appreciation and motivation to keep communicating for their parties but their commitment is born out of love for the parties and believe in their ideologies.
Abdallah Jonathan, member of the NDC communication team who doubles as the Bolgatanga Central constituency secretary mentioned that, although in the past the communicators of his party were somehow motivated, currently they have been left to their fate to sell their party with their own resources.
He noted that some communicators have had to absent themselves from political discussions on radio stations in the region because sometimes, they face difficulty in even raising cash to fuel their automobiles.
He mentioned that they have selflessly defended and marketed their parties and that regional executives of the party in the region should accord them utmost respect and also motivate them to do more for the growth of their parties.
A popular serial caller by name Landlord said it is disheartening when as serial callers and communicators; they court a chunk of enemies for themselves but are neglected by officials of the party whose course they are fighting.
On his part, Abu who communicates for the New Patriotic Party said apart from the party’s deceased Regional Chairman, Adams Mahama, none of their party officials seeks the welfare of the communicators.
He mentioned that the utter neglect of communicators for the parties was dangerous for the growth of the party in the region. He questioned how effective they can be when individuals who are expected to make the parties attractive are themselves hungry and unattractive.
He charged party Gurus and especially party executives and representatives in the region to take it upon themselves to see to the welfare of their communicators because they will be of much importance in the upcoming year.
By: Offei-Akoto Ayeh | A1RADIOONLINE.com | GHANA
