Professor Ransford Gyampo, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has called on communicators of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to shield President John Mahama and his administration from what he describes as the “empty noise” generated by critics who lack understanding of governance as reported by Ghana Web.
Gyampo, speaking during a panel discussion on TV3, emphasized that the current government should not entertain negative press so early in its term.
He stressed the importance of a unified communication strategy to allow the President to govern effectively without distractions.
“It is too early for the Mahama government to be tolerating the bad press that people have started generating,” he remarked.
According to him, party communicators must be proactive in defending the government’s actions and policies, which have sparked public debate, particularly after the arrest and raid of former officials’ homes.
He further explained that, although President Mahama remains focused on governance, negative media and criticism could still take a toll.
“Whether you like it or not, he is human. Sometimes, he may be distracted or affected by this noise,” Gyampo stated.
He urged key NDC communicators like Edudzi to take a stronger stance and prevent the negativity from affecting the government’s image.
The first 100 days of Mahama’s administration have been marked by controversy, but Gyampo remains optimistic about the government’s efforts.
He called for more concerted efforts to highlight the positive initiatives of the administration amidst the noise.