Dancehall musician Samini (L) and deputy CEO of GTA Abieku Santana (R)
Some netizens, particularly grassroots members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have called on the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to withdraw any partnership with dancehall artiste Samini, citing his public support for the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
On May 22, 2025, Samini shared photos on his X page with Abeiku Santana and other GTA officials, captioned with the hashtags #TheHomecoming and #SafariFest.
Chancing on the post, several netizens have taken to social media to express displeasure, calling on the GTA Deputy CEO, Abeiku Santana, to cancel any collaboration with Samini.
They argued that the artiste had openly campaigned against the NDC during the 2024 general elections, hence does not merit any support now that they are in power.
Critics referenced a campaign song Samini released in support of the NPP, in which he allegedly claimed that former President John Dramani Mahama was unfit to return to office.
Some even compared the situation to the NDC’s decision to exclude Stonebwoy from the party’s “Ghana Victory Concert,” suggesting that similar action should be taken against Samini.
“Hello @AbeikuSantana, the Samini you’re entertaining once described Mahama as incompetent, lazy, and allergic to good governance, even before the elections. Drop that partnership now,” one X user posted.
Read the post below:
It’s a pity to see you go for a partnership. I thought the NPP had milked your account enough to not seek partnership with anything NDC.
Maybe next time, have foresight to see how the optics would play out.— Ashura (@AshuraJnr) May 22, 2025
Okay so stonebwoy never openly supported the npp but was not allowed to perform at an ndc event and Samini who openly supported the npp and campaigned for them get gigs as big as this ? Wow
— Sradenam🦅 (@BoyTema2) May 22, 2025
Have some shame
U campaigned actively against the ruling party and u turn to accept gigs from them ?
Have some shame— boxpark fc (@Aryeh25jay) May 23, 2025
🚨Hello @AbeikuSantana, the samini that you are entertaining, described Mahama as incompetent, Lazy, and allergic to good governance even before elections
Man drop that Partnership now 😤 pic.twitter.com/0xPOiP63C2
— Listowel Noni Mensah (@Listo_Mens) May 23, 2025
JHM/EB
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