In a recent interview with Adom FM, outspoken Ghanaian musician and political commentator, A Plus, expressed his frustration with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and their behavior after losing power.
According to A Plus, the NPP, which was once in control of the country, now seems to have found their voice and is vocally criticizing President John Dramani Mahama and his administration, a contrast to their silence during their time in office.
A Plus praised the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his leadership of the Ashanti Kingdom, noting that the king has managed to maintain peace and unity, avoiding chieftaincy disputes.
He acknowledged the wisdom of Otumfuo, who, during Akufo-Addo’s presidency, was careful in his public statements, particularly in regards to government policies like the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) program.
“I am not an Ashanti, but I revere the Asantehene because of the way he has been able to hold the Ashanti Kingdom together and ensure that there are no chieftaincy disputes in his jurisdiction,” A Plus stated. “God bless him for that. I have so much respect for Otumfuo. A whole Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, when Akufo-Addo was president, was very careful whenever he spoke.”
However, A Plus voiced strong discontent with the NPP’s current conduct under the leadership of President Mahama. “When the NPP was in power, Ghanaians could not speak up.
Today, John Mahama is president, and NPP supporters are all over the place complaining. Ghanaians should not take the NPP seriously,” A Plus said, emphasizing the apparent double standards in the party’s behavior.
The musician further criticized the NPP for their post-power complaints, stating, “Just a few months after the NPP left power, they have found their voices and are talking, while the NDC is looking on. Even some of us who were with the NPP and campaigned to get them into power in 2017 are verbally assaulted when we speak.”
He also highlighted the stark contrast in how the NPP and the NDC handle criticism, pointing out that when the NPP was in power, individuals like Bullgod were arrested for speaking out against the government.
“John Mahama is human; when you make an allegation, he orders for the claim to be investigated,” A Plus explained. “The likes of Bullgod were arrested for criticizing the NPP government. I don’t know the source of the NPP’s confidence.
“Their conduct makes me angry. You left power recently, and you are always talking since the NDC came to power, as if you are the true owners of the country.”
