Atubiga Blames NDC For Kwame Dzokoto’s Death, Warns Party Leaders Against Betrayal.

National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart and supporter Stephen Atubiga has alleged that political neglect following electoral victories contributed to the death of actor and former parliamentary candidate Seth Kwame Dzokoto, also known as ‘Judge Koboo’.

In a social media post Mr Atubiga claimed that Mr Dzokoto had complained about being overlooked after the NDC returned to power and was still waiting to be assigned an official role. Mr Atubiga, who said he had personally experienced similar neglect after the NDC’s 2012 electoral victory, argued that prolonged disappointment, frustration and political betrayal could have serious consequences for the health of party loyalists.

He claimed that such pressures could begin with heart-related conditions and develop into other complications when affected individuals kept their pain private rather than seeking help or speaking publicly about their struggles. Adding that his own health had never fully recovered from what he described as neglect after the 2012 election victory.

According to him he had recently attempted to reach President John Dramani Mahama through one of his special aides to communicate the seriousness of his condition and his intention to seek medical treatment outside Ghana. Mr Atubiga said he was uncertain whether the message had reached the President but maintained that he would continue moving forward until he could meet Mr Mahama personally.

He shared screenshot evidence of a private conversation with the late Mr Dzokoto after becoming concerned that political disappointment was affecting his wellbeing. While Mr Atubiga’s claims have renewed debate about the treatment of party activists after elections, there is no independent evidence establishing that NDC neglect caused Mr Dzokoto’s death.

In another related Facebook statement titled “Before You Think Otherwise,” Mr Atubiga said he had over the years assisted party members, political leaders and ordinary citizens who sought his intervention in various matters. He claimed that some sitting and former presidents, presidential candidates, stakeholders and party leaders had contacted him for assistance, adding that he did not take such responsibilities for granted.

Mr. Atubiga believes the relationship between the NDC headquarters and the government had deteriorated to the extent that party officials were no longer able to assist members seeking jobs or other opportunities. He has however challenged the party’s leadership to publish a list of people who had secured government appointments through the NDC, insisting that the absence of such opportunities was affecting the party’s ability to attract capable candidates at all levels.

He further alleged that some national executives were reluctant to resign from their positions and contest the party’s internal elections because of financial difficulties and fears of unemployment.

Reflecting on the party’s history, Mr Atubiga said former President Jerry John Rawlings had faced serious challenges after leaving office, claiming that Ibrahim Mahama once supported him by opening an account for him and later providing him with a vehicle. He also alleged that the late former President Rawlings died in difficult circumstances, including living as a tenant and lacking adequate resources to support his office and former comrades.

Mr Atubiga said he had played behind-the-scenes roles in supporting former President John Dramani Mahama’s political comeback and 2020 presidential campaign, but was later suspended after disagreements with some national party executives. He claimed that several individuals who now hold government positions had benefited from his sacrifices, but had stopped answering his calls or acknowledging his contribution to the party.

The NDC supporter also disclosed that he was battling serious health challenges, including heart problems, swollen legs and high blood pressure, which he attributed to stress, betrayal and neglect following the party’s electoral victories. He alleged that he had taken personal risks during the 2012 election petition and accepted responsibility for sensitive matters in order to protect the NDC’s victory, while warning that similar neglect of party activists could undermine the party ahead of the 2028 elections.

Mr Atubiga urged the new NDC leadership to restore the spirit of comradeship warning that victory in government alone would not guarantee another electoral triumph if party members and grassroots supporters remained hungry, neglected and excluded from opportunities.