Are You Sure This Guy Is One Of Us? What A Dangerous Chap – J. A. Sarbah Questions Okatakyie Afrifa

According to an Official Facebook Post by J. A. Sarbah on November 15, 2026, the NPP supporter has questioned the political loyalty of broadcaster and political commentator Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah following a video he claims shows the media personality singing an anti-NPP chorus in support of what he describes as the NDC’s agenda against the New Patriotic Party. In a post captioned (“Are you sure this guy is one of us? What a dangerous chap”), Sarbah expressed doubts about Afrifa-Mensah’s commitment to the NPP and challenged party supporters to reconsider whether they should continue trusting him.

Sarbah’s criticism was particularly direct. He accused Afrifa-Mensah of participating in an activity that, in his view, advances the interests of the NDC at the expense of the NPP. Referring to the video, he urged his audience to listen carefully and questioned why someone regarded as being associated with the NPP would engage in conduct he considers hostile to the party.

His choice of words, particularly the description of Afrifa-Mensah as a “dangerous chap”, reflects the intensity of his dissatisfaction. The post also raises a broader question about the expectations placed on individuals who identify with political parties, especially those who regularly participate in political discussions and have influence among party supporters.

The controversy is significant because Afrifa-Mensah has publicly positioned himself within the NPP’s political space. On November 8, 2026, he announced his intention to contest the party’s parliamentary primaries in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections. His declaration attracted attention because it marked a move from political broadcasting and commentary towards seeking an active political mandate.

His political activities have also placed him within ongoing discussions about the party’s internal direction, leadership choices and the role of media personalities in shaping political opinion. Earlier in November, his public endorsement of former Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, as a possible running mate for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia attracted criticism from a group identifying itself as Friends of Osei Adutwum. The Office of Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum subsequently distanced itself from that group’s statement and called for respect for divergent opinions within the party.

These developments illustrate the disagreements that can emerge within political organisations when members express preferences that do not align with those of other supporters or factions. They also highlight the scrutiny faced by public figures whose political opinions are closely followed by party loyalists.

Sarbah’s latest intervention appears to extend this debate by questioning whether Afrifa-Mensah’s alleged conduct is consistent with his association with the NPP. However, the interpretation of the video as an endorsement of an anti-NPP agenda is Sarbah’s position. Without the full recording and its surrounding context, the precise words, circumstances and intention behind the performance cannot independently be established.

The disagreement also raises an important question about the limits of political loyalty. While party members may expect one another to defend their organisation’s interests, political affiliation does not necessarily require unquestioning agreement with every party position. Internal criticism and differing opinions can form part of democratic participation, although the manner in which they are expressed may attract debate.

For Sarbah, however, the issue goes beyond ordinary disagreement. His question, “Are you sure this guy is one of us?”, communicates his concern about Afrifa-Mensah’s political alignment and whether his actions reflect the interests of the party he intends to represent.

As Afrifa-Mensah pursues his parliamentary ambition, public attention is likely to remain on his political positions, alliances and relationship with other NPP supporters. Sarbah’s post has added another layer to that scrutiny, turning attention to the question of trust and political consistency within the party.

Source: Official Facebook Post by J. A. Sarbah, November 15, 2026.

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