As Ghana prepares for a new administration under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from January 7, 2024, Rev Kwaku Obofour, leader of the Anointed Palace Chapel (APC), has cautioned against unjustified attacks on the John Dramani Mahama-led government.
Speaking during a church service, Rev. Obofour addressed critics of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) political party, urging them to avoid unfair criticism of Mahama’s presidency when they stayed silent under the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) tenure.
He explained that he has not been tasked by the incoming president to do that, but felt the need to break the cycle of selective criticism, where opponents only speak out when the NDC is in power.
He reminded Ghanaians that many remained silent during the “hardships” under the outgoing administration, led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and should not suddenly become vocal now.
If when the dollar was 17 Ghana cedis, you couldn’t talk, kindly shut up when it gets to 35 Ghana cedis. We won’t allow people to throw dust into our eyes under the guise of being a renowned journalist or pastor.
“If you come out, we will attack you so continue to be silent as you have done all these years under NPP. If you think your voice goes far, that’s the same way when I comment about issues, reputable media platforms will pick them,” he said.
The clergyman expressed concerns about the double standards in Ghanaian politics, highlighting the perceived lack of accountability demanded from the outgoing administration.
He stressed the importance of supporting Mahama’s efforts to address the nation’s challenges, which were endured during the NPP’s tenure.
If we all agreed that the NPP needed time to make things better for the country, then we should continue to hold on to that position under Mahama. It’s the same blood that is running in both the NPP and NDC, he said.
He said the hypocrisy is too much. The dollar moved from four to 17 Ghana cedis under this [NPP] government and yet, everyone was quiet. How much was 5kg of rice and how much is it now? This is the height of hypocrisy and sometimes, the youth who listen to people like myself with the platform to address such issues label us hypocrites,” he stated.
