Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has been accused of strategically placing his close associates in key government positions as part of a broader plan to consolidate power and position himself for a future presidential bid.
A source within the corridors of power claims that these appointments are being made discreetly, without the full knowledge of President John Mahama, in what is seen as a grand scheme to “capture” the government.
There are growing suspicions that the yet-to-be-announced list of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) is also being heavily influenced by Debrah.
Sources suggest that he is deliberately selecting individuals who will remain loyal to him and strengthen his grip on power within the party.
Beyond the MMDCE appointments, several ministerial and CEO appointments made so far have faced widespread criticism from the party’s grassroots, with many alleging that they serve the personal interests of Debrah rather than the broader NDC agenda.
There is speculation that he is deliberately placing allies in strategic positions to cement his influence and create a strong foundation for his anticipated bid for the NDC flagbearership.
The tipping point, according to insiders, is his alleged plan to install a political loyalist with no banking experience at the helm of one of the country’s major state-controlled banks.
This, they believe, is the final move to secure his influence and set the stage for his long-term political ambitions.
As tensions rise within the NDC over these appointments, it remains to be seen how the party leadership and President Mahama will respond to these unfolding developments.
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