Until Now, I Had No Idea You Considered Yourself Such an Authority on Political Strategy – Sarpong

In an Official Facebook Post by P. K. Sarpong on 26 October 2026, the commentator expressed sharp disappointment at remarks made by Omanhene Kwabena Asante, who had praised Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for his economic management while criticizing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The post, captioned “Until now, I had no idea you considered yourself such an authority on political strategy”, framed Omanhene’s comments as unfair, misguided, and disrespectful.  

Sarpong began by defending Bawumia’s approach to stakeholder engagement, arguing that consulting citizens, businesses, and interest groups is not a sign of weakness but a necessary step in developing meaningful policies. He asked rhetorically whether Omanhene expected Bawumia to announce policies without listening to those affected, likening such an approach to “putting the cart before the horse.”  

He also criticized the tone of Omanhene’s remarks, insisting that disagreement should not translate into disrespect. As a former Vice President and current flagbearer, Bawumia, he argued, deserves to be engaged with dignity.  

Turning to Forson, Sarpong questioned whether the improvements in headline indicators declining inflation and a stronger cedi had translated into tangible relief for ordinary Ghanaians. He noted that despite statistical improvements, food prices, transportation costs, and electricity tariffs remain high. He stressed that lower inflation does not mean lower prices, only slower increases, and that a stronger cedi does not automatically reduce living costs.  

Sarpong pointed out that under the Akufo‑Addo administration, the dollar traded at around GH¢14 with inflation at 23%, yet some essential commodities were cheaper than they are today, even though the dollar now trades at GH¢12. This, he argued, shows that statistics alone cannot measure economic success.  

He further raised concerns about illegal small‑scale mining (galamsey) and its possible contribution to foreign‑exchange inflows. While gold exports can strengthen the cedi, he warned that unregulated mining brings environmental destruction and revenue leakages. He called for transparency about how much of Ghana’s foreign‑exchange earnings come from legal versus illegal sources, stressing that economic gains must not come at the expense of sustainability.  

In conclusion, Sarpong accused Omanhene of political cheerleading by celebrating Forson’s performance without scrutinizing its sustainability or impact on ordinary lives. He reminded readers that Ghanaians live not on charts and reports but on their incomes, food, electricity bills, and opportunities. Until improvements in indicators translate into real relief, he argued, applause for Forson remains premature.  

Source: P. K. Sarpong, Official Facebook Post, 26 October 2026  

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