Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential aspirant Stephen Atubiga has raised concerns over the alleged treatment and welfare of some party footsoldiers working at the Jubilee House.
Atubiga, who now leads the National Liberation Congress (NLC), claims that 158 NDC footsoldiers and grassroots National Security operatives posted to the Presidency are facing financial difficulties and what he described as inhumane treatment.
In a Facebook post on September 9, 2026, he called on Colonel Abdulie and his deputy, Lieutenant Adonteng, who oversee security at the Presidency, to address the concerns allegedly raised by the workers.
“The 158 NDC footsoldiers and grassroots National Security operatives posted at the Presidency are very hungry and angry. There are serious allegations of inhumane treatment against your office,” he wrote.
Atubiga alleged that some of the operatives had been dismissed over minor issues, with their identification cards allegedly confiscated and the workers instructed to return home.
He claimed that some were told they would be contacted to return to work but had remained at home for months without income.
“They complain that even when you meet them in the lobby or corridors returning from the washroom, you just say, bring your card and go home. Some comrades have been home hungry for over three months now,” he alleged.
The former NDC presidential aspirant also questioned the level of remuneration being received by the operatives.
According to him, the workers are paid GH¢1,000, while an additional GH¢1,200 from the Chief of Staff reportedly brings their total monthly take-home pay to GH¢2,200.
Atubiga argued that the amount was inadequate, particularly for workers supporting families.
“At the seat of government, where security officers must be well fed and well paid, I am surprised to hear they are only given GH¢1,000,” he wrote.
He therefore appealed to the authorities to seek improved remuneration for the affected workers, saying their current earnings were insufficient to meet their basic needs.
“Ask the President for more money for our boys and girls. We are ready to support your call for more money for our comrades,” he said.
Atubiga further alleged that the operatives had not been given adequate opportunities to meet officials at the Presidency and discuss their welfare concerns.
He claimed that some workers struggled to report for duty because they could not afford transportation.
“You have not met all of them to listen to their problems or welfare. That is why some are unable to report to work for days due to lack of transport fare,” he alleged.
He also criticised what he described as a lack of meaningful engagement between the workers and some officials, claiming their interactions were often limited to checks of their identification.
“Immediately you see them, it is, ‘Come, what is your name? Who are you? Let me see your card?’” he wrote.
Atubiga described the allegations as unacceptable if proven and called on the authorities to investigate the concerns and ensure that the affected operatives receive fair treatment and adequate pay.
“The allegations of bad treatment of our 150 comrades is unacceptable, if true. You should support them to get their full pay. Party grassroots footsoldiers cannot work on an empty stomach,” he said.
He added that he would keep some of the allegations internal for now, while urging those responsible for the welfare of the operatives to engage them directly and address their concerns.
