The first week of September saw a surge in public outcry as three prominent figures in Ghana’s political and sports spheres made controversial statements that dominated headlines.
According to a report from Ghanaweb, the Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority, Bawa Majeed and the NPP running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh are the “loose talkers” of the week.
These political personalities found themselves at the centre of heated discussions during national discourse.
Frank Annoh-Dompreh – Majority Chief Whip: Leading the list is the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who made headlines during an emergency parliamentary session on Galamsey).
Putting up what became a frantic defence of his ruling party, he claimed, “If we investigate both sides of the House, the NDC polluted the water more than us.” His statement flashed outrage, with many questioning the seriousness of the government’s efforts to address the environmental crisis.
Bawa Majeed – NSA Deputy Director General: After Ghana’s defeat to Angola in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Bawa Majeed, the Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority, caused a stir with yet another disappointing statemnt from public office.
In an interview, he stated, “Are they suggesting that the Angolans were playing in the sky?” His dismissive tone angered football fans, many of whom had long criticized the state of sports infrastructure in the country.
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh – NPP Running Mate: While the build to the December polls approaches, the NPP running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, continues to take aim at the NDC. He took a dig at the opposition’s proposed 24-hour economy policy as he argued, “There is no country in the world where people work for 24 hours; even God, who created the world, rests at night.”
While his comments struck a chord with some NPP loyalists, others saw them as reckless, leading to intense debates on across the airwaves.
Meanwhile, some political analysts argue that these unfiltered remarks could be a worked-out strategy to sway public attention for the opposition. The strategy may place them at the centre of national discourse over the week but others beg the question, “At what cost?”
