Fatimatu Abubakar Questions Ato Forson’s Popularity as NDC Supporters Complain Online

Former Information Minister Fatimatu Abubakar has questioned the popularity of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), pointing to complaints from party supporters on social media despite claims that Ghana’s economy is performing well.

Abubakar’s comments raise questions about the relationship between the government’s economic messaging and the concerns being expressed by some of its own supporters.

According to her, the complaints circulating on social media suggest that Ato Forson may not enjoy the level of popularity that some people might expect from a finance minister whose party maintains that the economy is moving in the right direction.

Her argument centres on what she sees as a contradiction between the NDC’s public defence of the economy and the dissatisfaction expressed by some party loyalists online.

The former minister pointed to the reactions of NDC footsoldiers, who have reportedly been voicing their concerns on social media platforms. She suggested that these complaints make it difficult to accept the idea that the finance minister enjoys widespread support within his own political camp.

The remarks also bring attention to the importance of public perception in assessing the performance of economic managers. While government officials may highlight positive economic indicators, the reactions of ordinary citizens and party supporters can shape the broader political conversation.

For the NDC, maintaining the confidence of its grassroots supporters remains an important part of communicating its economic agenda. Complaints from within the party could create pressure on its leadership to explain its policies and demonstrate how economic improvements are translating into meaningful changes for Ghanaians.

However, social media reactions alone do not necessarily establish the overall popularity of a political figure or represent the views of every party supporter.

Abubakar’s comments therefore add another dimension to the ongoing political debate surrounding the government’s economic performance and the public response to its policies.

As discussions continue, attention is likely to remain on how the Finance Minister and the NDC respond to criticism, particularly when it comes from people associated with the governing party itself.

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