Tensions are rising between the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Accra-based Peace FM, as a leading NPP figure, Samuel Bryan Buabeng, has hinted at a potential party boycott of the station’s flagship Kokrokoo morning show.
In a strongly worded Facebook post that has fueled widespread speculation, Buabeng expressed concern over the unexplained absence of long-time host Kwame Sefa Kayi, popularly known as the “Chairman General.” According to him, if the revered broadcaster does not return to the airwaves by Monday, the NPP may have no option but to disengage from the program altogether.
“If Kwame Sefa Kayi doesn’t show up on Monday, maybe it’s time for the NPP to step back from Kokrokoo too,” Buabeng wrote. “Fadda Dickson can carry the station on his shoulders then.”
His remarks suggest a growing suspicion within the NPP that the veteran journalist’s absence may be politically influenced, with some in the party alleging pressure from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). Though no evidence has been presented, the comments have sparked debate over the independence and editorial direction of Peace FM, a station traditionally seen as a powerful voice in Ghana’s media landscape.
Sefa Kayi has not hosted Kokrokoo in recent days, fueling rumors that he may have been sidelined or even forced out. Despite increasing public curiosity, management at Despite Media Group has remained silent on the matter, offering no official statement to confirm or deny the speculations.
Buabeng’s concerns echo a broader unease among NPP loyalists who feel that the absence of Sefa Kayi could signal a shift in the station’s editorial stance. In his post, he warned that any move to compromise the neutrality of Kokrokoo would damage the credibility of a program that has long served as a trusted space for political discourse.
“If the integrity of Kokrokoo is being sacrificed on the altar of political convenience, then we reserve the right to walk away,” he asserted.