Richard Ahiagbah, Communications Director of NPP
The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has accused the John Dramani Mahama-led administration of using political tactics to divert attention from the government’s inefficiency.
In a post shared on the social media platform X on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Ahiagbah expressed concern over what he described as a calculated effort by the NDC to shift the national conversation away from the pressing issues facing ordinary Ghanaians to the intimidation of political opponents.
“President Mahama and the NDC are employing diversionary tactics to deflect attention from the bread-and-butter issues of the day. They promised a 24-hour economy but are instead delivering 24-hour intimidation of political opponents,” he wrote.
Ahiagbah suggested that instead of prioritising solutions to everyday challenges such as unemployment, high living costs, and income insecurity, the Mahama-led government is adopting strategies that intimidate political opponents and create an atmosphere of fear.
“Holding people accountable should not be used as a cover-up for this government’s inefficiency. Mr. President, where are the jobs? Ghanaians are asking,” he added.
His remarks follow the arrest and detention of the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on May 27, 2025.
Chairman Wontumi’s legal team, led by NPP Member of Parliament Andy Appiah-Kubi, confirmed that he fell ill during interrogation and has since been hospitalised.
According to Appiah-Kubi, Bernard Antwi Boasiako required urgent medical attention and was transferred from EOCO custody to a medical facility for treatment.
He has been accused of engaging in illegal mining activities.
Read his post below:
President Mahama and the NDC are employing diversionary tactics to deflect attention from the bread-and-butter issues of the day. They promised a 24-hour economy but are instead delivering 24-hour intimidation of political opponents…
Holding people accountable should not be…
— Richard Ahiagbah (@RAahiagbah) May 28, 2025
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