Tension is rising within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly at the constituency level.
According to sources close to the party leadership, some top NDC members have taken control of the School Feeding Programme for public basic and Junior High Schools (JHSs) across the country.
These contracts are reportedly being awarded to favoured individuals who, according to some party leadership, supported the party financially during the campaign era.
This move by top party executives has sparked anger, particularly among NDC women faithful who worked tirelessly at the grassroots level to help the party gain power.
The situation suggests potential internal conflicts within the party, with some members feeling excluded or disadvantaged by the favouritism in the school feeding contract allocation.
This, Ghanaian RADAR understands, could have implications for party unity and dynamics, especially heading into future elections.
For instance, in the Amasaman constituency in the Greater Accra Region, concerns have been raised about the unfair allocation of these contracts.
A protocol arrangement has been made, allocating about 20% of public schools to caterers outside the constituency, leaving about 80% (21 schools) for local caterers.
Out of the remaining 21 schools, sources told Ghanaian RADAR that in a meeting held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, women organisers were informed that 3 more schools would be allocated to Coordinators and some Constituency Executives, leaving just 17 schools to be shared among the 21 wards within the Amasaman Constituency.
Furthermore, this paper gathered that the remaining 17 schools have the lowest number of pupils, as they have allocated all the highly populated schools to external caterers.
Furthermore, Ghanaian RADAR was reliably informed that key party officials, including the Member of Parliament for Amasaman, the Municipal Chief Executive, the Women’s Organiser, and her Deputy, will all be given a share of the contracts, leaving minimal opportunities for NDC women in the Amasaman Ward who worked tirelessly to ensure the party’s victory in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary polls.
This situation is causing anger among NDC women faithful who feel that the allocation process is unfair and excludes them from benefiting from the contracts.
If not addressed, this could lead to internal conflicts and potentially affect party unity and dynamics. The affected members have expressed their concerns and are seeking a fair and equitable allocation process.
Meanwhile, Ghanaian RADAR has learned that NDC women in the Amasaman constituency, upset by the protocol arrangement, are planning a street demonstration to pressure the NDC into allocating them a fair share of School Feeding contracts.
Story By: Dennis Ato Keelson
