A senior official of the ruling National Democratic Congress has issued a pointed warning to party supporters, urging them to rein in public expressions of joblessness that he says risk embarrassing the party and setting unrealistic expectations.
Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, addressed supporters directly, cautioning them against taking to social media — particularly Facebook — to air grievances about unemployment or solicit job opportunities.
His message was unambiguous: party membership does not come with an employment guarantee, and broadcasting desperation online is neither appropriate nor productive.
“Being a party member is not just enough for you to get what you want,” Gbande stated, drawing a firm line between political loyalty and entitlement to government-linked opportunities.
The NDC official further stressed that posting job appeals on Facebook does nothing to advance a supporter’s prospects and only serves to create the damaging perception that the party owes its members a livelihood. He called on supporters to exercise patience and approach the job-seeking process through more constructive and realistic channels.
Gbande’s remarks reflect a growing tension within ruling party circles — balancing the expectations of grassroots supporters who feel their political contributions deserve tangible rewards, against the realities of governance and a competitive job market.
His intervention appears aimed at managing that narrative before public discontent finds a louder, more visible voice online.