Nyonkopa Daniels, Executive Director of Peace Watch Ghana
Nyonkopa Daniels, Executive Director of Peace Watch Ghana, has described the current treatment of Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng as deeply unfortunate, attributing it largely to his decision to enter partisan politics.
According to her, Prof Frimpong-Boateng is not only a distinguished politician but also a celebrated heart surgeon who has served Ghana with exceptional dedication and excellence.
While acknowledging his brilliance and lifelong contributions, Madam Daniels expressed concern that the former Minister’s association with partisan politics has undermined his legacy and years of hard work.
She recalled that the late former President, Jerry John Rawlings, initially identified and brought Prof Frimpong-Boateng to national prominence.
However, she argued that his subsequent immersion in partisan politics particularly his affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ultimately led him to what she described as a “slaughterhouse.”
“I feel sad for this man and what he is currently going through,” she said.
“He is a celebrated heart surgeon, highly respected for his medical achievements. He is an honourable man, but the moment he engaged in partisan politics, it drew him toward self-destruction. I predicted this downfall the moment he got closer to partisan politics.”
Speaking on Frontline with host Kwabena Agyapong on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Madam Daniels argued that not everyone is suited for the intense friction and hostility that characterise partisan politics, noting that Prof. Frimpong-Boateng falls into that category.
She suggested that the Professor would have been better served remaining a nationalist—an accomplished professional offering service to the country irrespective of which political party is in power.
According to her, partisan politics often breeds disrespect, erodes personal dignity, and leads to the unnecessary destruction of hard-earned professional reputations.
Madam Daniels concluded that had Prof. Frimpong-Boateng remained in public professional service rather than active partisan politics, he would have preserved his dignity and high standing.
She further noted that he could have focused on mobilising professionals of similar calibre to contribute to national development within their respective fields.
“I feel so sad for him,” she added. “A man of his grace and celebrated record deserves far better than the treatment he is currently receiving.”
