According to the group, the leading member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) lied to them to demonstrate against former President John Dramani Mahama.

They contend that Mr. Otchere-Darko has neglected them since the NPP won the general elections.

“The Asamankese Demonstration held in 2020 was assignment given to us by Gabby Okyere Darko, honestly, after the demonstration, he has refused to meet us, even his aides that he referred us to are not willing to let us meet Gabby again.

“It is over 2 years, they used us and dumped us, please delegates in the Eastern Region don’t listen to Gabby Okyere Darko because after the elections you will regret like how the leaders who led the Asamankese demonstration have regretted” a Facebook post on Friday May 27,2022 by Okyeman Youth for Development, one of the groups that took part in the demonstration said.

The statement urged NPP delegates to

“Vote on competency and for the person you wholeheartedly trust in, don’t give lies a chance because Okyeman Youth have regretted listening to the call from Gabby and co to organize that demonstration, not even one slot for Youth employment has been given to the over 1000 youth that held the Asamankese Demonstration against John Mahama in 2020.We have regretted listening to them to organize that demonstration”.