NPP Vice Chairman In Big Trouble After Dragging Ghana’s Ambassador To Saudi Arabia Into Politics

NPP National Vice Chairman Alhaji Osman Masawudu, popularly known as Chairman Buga, has come under intense criticism following allegations that he made disrespectful remarks about Ghana’s former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alhaji Said Sinare. The comments have reportedly angered Sinare’s supporters, particularly among Zongo communities, with some warning Buga against making further statements about their leader.

The controversy started during Chairman Buga’s campaign for re-election to his position within the New Patriotic Party. While addressing supporters, he claimed that he personally prevented Alhaji Sinare from making certain comments about former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia during the 2024 general election campaign.

According to Buga, Sinare had intended to describe Bawumia as anti-Muslim and accuse him of drinking alcohol and eating pork. He maintained that he intervened to prevent the former ambassador from making those allegations publicly.

However, Sinare strongly rejected Buga’s account, describing it as a complete fabrication and an attempt to rewrite history for personal political advantage. He insisted that Chairman Buga had no influence over his campaign activities and never stopped him from expressing his opinions about Bawumia.

Sinare further challenged Buga to stop mentioning his name as a means of attracting attention and rescuing his struggling re-election campaign. He maintained that he neither sought permission from Buga nor depended on him to conduct his political activities.

Following Sinare’s response, some of his supporters reportedly expressed anger over the remarks attributed to Chairman Buga. Reports indicate that certain youth believed to be loyal to the former ambassador issued strong warnings, threatening to confront Buga physically if he continued making disrespectful comments about their leader.

The supporters reportedly argued that Sinare deserves respect because of his contributions to Ghana and his service as the country’s ambassador to Egypt and Saudi Arabia. They also highlighted his longstanding involvement in Zongo communities, insisting that his reputation should not be dragged into internal party politics.

Some of Sinare’s followers further accused Buga of attempting to use the former ambassador’s name to improve Bawumia’s political image while campaigning for another term as NPP National Vice Chairman.

The disagreement has placed Chairman Buga under considerable pressure, with political observers questioning why an internal party leadership contest has developed into a public confrontation with a respected former diplomat.

The controversy has also exposed divisions within the NPP, particularly over the political relationships between influential figures and their respective supporters.

As tensions continue to rise, Sinare’s warning has attracted attention, with the former ambassador suggesting that anyone who cannot withstand political criticism and opposition should reconsider their involvement in the contest.

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