Can He Be Trusted on Monday Morning After Everything He Had Said on the Sunday Pulpit? -J. A Sarbah

According to an Official Facebook Post by J. A. Sarbah on November 10, 2026, questions are being raised about the credibility and political consistency of media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, popularly known as Okatakyie Afrifa. In a pointed commentary, Sarbah wrote: “Can he be trusted on Monday morning after everything he had said on the Sunday pulpit?” The statement reflects growing scrutiny of Afrifa-Mensah’s public interventions in the affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), particularly as discussions surrounding the party’s future leadership and political direction continue to attract attention.

Sarbah’s post also opened with the blunt observation that “This boy has really harmed the NPP,” directly linking Afrifa-Mensah to concerns about the consequences of his public commentary for the party. Although Sarbah did not provide a detailed explanation in the statement, his choice of words suggests dissatisfaction with what he perceives as the media personality’s influence on the NPP’s internal political conversations.

The remarks come at a time when Afrifa-Mensah has become a subject of discussion following his position in the debate over who should partner the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as running mate for the 2028 general elections. Afrifa-Mensah has expressed support for former Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo. His position has attracted criticism from a group calling itself Friends of Osei Adutwum, which questioned his consistency because of his previous public criticisms of Bawumia. The group argued that his earlier comments about the flagbearer were difficult to reconcile with his current endorsement of a potential running mate.

The controversy also drew a response from the Office of former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum. In a clarification published on November 8, the office distanced itself from the Friends of Osei Adutwum group and its statement, insisting that it had neither authorised nor mandated the group to issue statements or attack individuals on its behalf. It further maintained that members of the party should be free to express differing opinions without intimidation or unnecessary factional manoeuvring.

Another development that has placed Afrifa-Mensah in the political spotlight is his declaration of intention to contest the NPP parliamentary candidature in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency. In his announcement, he presented his ambition as an opportunity to serve the people of the constituency, restore their honour and contribute to local development. The declaration marks a move from his familiar role as a media commentator into direct participation in the party’s internal electoral process.

This changing political position may help explain why his public statements are receiving increased attention from party supporters and commentators. As someone seeking to become a parliamentary candidate, his views on the party’s leadership, internal disagreements and electoral strategy are likely to attract scrutiny beyond what is ordinarily directed at a media personality.

Sarbah’s question about whether Afrifa-Mensah can be trusted from one day to the next therefore raises a broader issue about consistency in political commentary. Political commentators are entitled to change their positions, support different individuals and criticise party leadership. However, when their statements appear to shift, audiences may reasonably demand explanations about the principles informing those positions.

For the NPP, the debate also highlights the delicate relationship between media influence, internal party competition and the need for unity as the party prepares for another electoral contest. Whether Afrifa-Mensah’s interventions have helped or harmed the party remains a matter of political interpretation, but the criticism from Sarbah demonstrates that his role and influence are attracting serious debate within the party’s political environment.

Ultimately, the question posed by J. A. Sarbah is not simply about one individual’s public statements. It touches on the expectations of consistency, accountability and credibility among people who seek to influence political conversations. As the NPP continues its internal discussions ahead of 2028, the explanations and responses of those involved may become just as important as the positions they publicly defend.

Source: Official Facebook Post by J. A. Sarbah – November 10, 2026.

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