J.A. Sarbah Sparks Debate Over Claims About Dzifa Gomashie and Joyce Bawa Mogtari

A Facebook post by J.A. Sarbah has ignited discussion after asking what he described as a “common but dangerous trait” shared by two prominent NDC women, Dzifa Abla Gomashie and Joyce Bawa Mogtari. The post named the two figures directly and invited followers to share their perspectives.

Sarbah alleged that both women are “ethnocentrically condescending,” “covertly arrogant,” and “envious of other successful women on the other side.” The claims were presented as his personal assessment, framed as an invitation for others to weigh in rather than as a factual report.

The post is part of a broader pattern of political commentary on social media where the personalities, motives, and character of public figures are openly assessed and debated. Women in politics often find themselves subjected to such scrutiny in ways that go beyond their professional records.

Neither Dzifa Gomashie, the Member of Parliament for Ketu South, nor Joyce Bawa Mogtari, a lawyer and aide to former President John Mahama, has responded to the post. Both are well-known figures within the NDC and have their own followings, which means commentary about them tends to attract significant attention.

Whether the post reflects genuine concern or simply partisan criticism is a matter for readers to judge. What it does illustrate is how quickly political commentary in Ghana can shift from policy debate to personal characterisation, particularly when the subjects are women in the public eye.