Paul, I Thought We Were Reuniting, Not Knowing You Were a Babylon — Amoako Hene Fires Back At Yandoh

Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has humorously responded to New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Director Paul Yandoh after the latter reportedly claimed that he attended the minister’s naming ceremony to spy on him.

In a light hearted reaction, Dr. Amoakohene suggested that he had mistaken Yandoh’s presence at the ceremony for an opportunity to reconnect, only to discover that the NPP communicator allegedly had a different motive for attending the event.

“Paul, I thought we were having a reunion at my naming ceremony, not knowing you were just being a Babylon,” the Ashanti Regional Minister jokingly remarked.

The comment has added a humorous twist to the exchange between the two political figures, turning what could have been a serious political allegation into an entertaining public conversation.

A naming ceremony is traditionally an occasion for family members, friends and well-wishers to gather, celebrate a newborn and strengthen personal relationships. However, Amoakohene’s response suggests that he was surprised by Yandoh’s reported explanation for attending the event.

The minister’s use of the word “Babylon” appears to be a playful way of describing someone he believes may have had a hidden agenda rather than simply attending the ceremony to celebrate with him.

The remark also reflects the unusual intersection between personal relationships and political rivalries in Ghana, where individuals from opposing political parties sometimes maintain social connections despite their differences.

Yandoh, who is associated with the NPP’s communications activities in the Ashanti Region, reportedly made the spying claim while explaining his presence at the ceremony. His statement, as presented in the account, appears to have prompted Amoakohene to respond with humour rather than hostility.

Although the two men belong to opposing political camps, their exchange highlights how political figures can use jokes and teasing remarks to respond to provocative comments.

Amoakohene’s response also leaves room for interpretation, as his reference to a reunion suggests that he had expected Yandoh’s attendance to be motivated by friendship or an opportunity to reconnect.

Instead, the minister’s playful reaction portrays the situation as an unexpected discovery, with Yandoh’s reported admission changing how his presence at the ceremony was perceived.

The exchange is likely to attract attention among political observers and supporters of both the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly those familiar with the rivalry between the two parties.

For now, Amoakohene has delivered his response with humour, using the naming ceremony incident to poke fun at Yandoh’s reported explanation.

Whether the exchange remains friendly banter or develops into a wider political discussion, the minister’s “Babylon” remark has given the story an amusing twist.

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