A key member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Youth Committee, Bernard Oduro Takyi, widely known as B.O.T, has called on former President John Dramani Mahama to recognize and reward individuals who played crucial roles in the party’s success.
B.O.T expressed concerns that many dedicated party members who contributed significantly to the NDC’s victory have been overlooked in Mahama’s recent appointments.
He cautioned that failing to acknowledge these efforts—especially his own—could lead to internal dissatisfaction and weaken the party’s strength ahead of the 2028 elections.
According to him, recognizing and appreciating the contributions of hardworking party members is essential for maintaining unity and ensuring continued success in the future.
Speaking in an interview on Class FM on March 7, 2025, he stated, “I want the NDC to succeed. Do you know why? I played a phenomenal role. Personally, I worked in 16 orphan constituencies, and 14 out of the 16 were won. I want to go back in 2028 to help us win even more.”
“President Mahama himself, I donated GH¢100,000 to him in cash. Out of the 16 regions, I distributed 10,500 T-shirts each, and not only that, I visited most of them more than five to six times, and the results are showing.”
BOT emphasized that his contributions were self-funded and not financed by the party.
“In 2028, I don’t need to go back and make promises; I will return to give accountability for what I have done. Everything I did came from my own hard-earned money, not party funds.
“So, you see, if you fail to empower me, fail to reward me, and I step back, there will be a loophole in 2028,” he cautioned.
When asked if he expected anything in return for his contributions, BOT responded:
“It would take a fool to do all this and expect nothing. I don’t run an NGO, and the money didn’t fall from the sky.”
