If Mahama, Who Was Greeting Dr. Amoakohene, Is Not Bothered by His Phone Call, Why the Opposition?

In an Official Facebook Post by Jennifer Oppong on 19 October, 2026, she questioned the reaction of some opposition figures to a phone call involving President John Dramani Mahama and Dr. Frank Amoakohene, arguing that critics appeared more offended by the incident than the individuals who were directly involved.

According to Oppong, the controversy surrounding the phone call has generated strong reactions from some members of the opposition despite there being no public indication that President Mahama himself was upset by what transpired. She expressed surprise at what she described as the intensity of the criticism, suggesting that political opponents were making an issue out of a matter that the President appeared unbothered by.

In her post, Jennifer Oppong argued that if the person at the center of the interaction had not raised any concerns or objections, it was difficult to understand why others were investing so much energy into criticizing the episode. She maintained that reactions should be proportionate and grounded in the views of the parties directly involved rather than being amplified for political purposes.

The social commentator also challenged the moral basis upon which some critics were advancing their arguments. She suggested that individuals who had previously tolerated or supported attacks against President Mahama and his family were not in a strong position to claim outrage over the current matter.

According to her, some of the same political actors now expressing concern had remained silent when what she described as persistent attacks and disrespectful commentary were directed at the President and his wife. As a result, she questioned whether the criticism was genuinely about principle or simply motivated by partisan interests.

Oppong argued that political discourse in Ghana often suffers from inconsistency, with some individuals applying one standard when it concerns their political opponents and a completely different standard when similar situations involve members of their own political tradition.

She maintained that fairness requires the same standards to be applied across the political divide. In her view, criticism should be guided by principle rather than party loyalty, and actions should be assessed consistently regardless of who is involved.

The comments have since generated discussion on social media, where supporters of different political parties continue to debate the significance of the phone call and the reactions that followed. While some have agreed with Oppong’s position that the issue has been exaggerated, others believe public figures must remain subject to scrutiny regardless of whether they personally express concern.

Political observers note that incidents involving prominent public officials often become subjects of intense public discussion because of the highly polarized nature of Ghanaian politics. What might otherwise be a routine interaction can quickly evolve into a national conversation once political actors and social media users begin offering competing interpretations.

Oppong’s remarks also highlight the growing role of social media in shaping public opinion and influencing political narratives. Posts made by activists, commentators and party supporters frequently become focal points for wider political debates that extend far beyond the original issue.

For Jennifer Oppong, however, the central question remains straightforward: if President Mahama himself did not appear disturbed by the phone call involving Dr. Frank Amoakohene, why should political opponents be more outraged than the person directly involved?

Her comments have added another voice to the ongoing debate, underscoring broader questions about consistency, political bias and the standards by which public controversies are judged in Ghana’s political landscape.

Source: Jennifer Oppong, Official Facebook Post, 19 October, 2026