‘I decided to stay even before our victory’ – Yammin rubbishes suggestions of exit from NDC

The National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, Joseph Yammin, has dismissed rumors of a potential exit from the party following his supposed snub in the ministerial nominations.

In response to an earlier proverbial statement posted on his social media which reads “We live in a strange world where the poor walk miles to get food and the rich walks miles to digest it”, Yammin categorically affirmed that his loyalty lies with the party.

He expressed contentment and satisfaction with his current role within the party, emphasising his commitment to it and highlighting that he had vowed his dedication to the party long before their electoral successes.

He went on to dismiss assertions that his post was in response to not being appointed, adding that he had posted the same proverbial message a year ago.

He questioned why the same post a year ago was considered normal, but has now been given various interpretations, particularly in relation to appointments.

“1 year ago when I posted this on Facebook it was normal but a year later posting the same on Facebook has gotten so many meanings, especially with regards to appointments. For the records, I decided to stay in the party even before the victory was secured and am committed to that position,” he posted.

Yammin’s latest post appears to clarify earlier public assertions that he had reservations about not receiving a major appointment in the ruling government.

A cryptic post by the NDC stalwart on his social media page on January 21, 2025, sparked discussions and debates on social media.

The NDC stalwart shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) featuring himself alongside Mustapha Foyo Gbande, the party’s Deputy General Secretary, and several other individuals in a gathering.

The picture was accompanied by a cryptic proverbial tweet: “We live in a strange world where the poor walk miles to get food and the rich walks miles to digest it.”

While his statement could be seen as a critique of modern society, where the poor struggle to secure daily meals while the wealthy have easy access to food and only need to exercise to digest it, his tweet appears to suggest that some individuals, who worked hard to ensure the party’s success in the December 7 elections, have been sidelined in favor of others who did not contribute to the party’s efforts.

Although the politician’s social media post did not explicitly reference the recent developments within the NDC party and its government, many have connected his post to the ongoing appointments.

Critics have suggested that Yammin’s post may be a response to not receiving any appointments, despite his significant contributions to the party’s electoral successes.

They also suggested that certain individuals appointed to various positions may not have been deserving, noting that some appointees recently joined the party. In contrast, they highlighted Yammin’s long-standing loyalty and dedication to the party, implying that this could have merited a more prominent role for him.