A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, has waded into the storm surrounding Sammy Gyamfi, suggesting that the controversy reveals a much deeper, brewing power struggle within the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum, Dr. Zaato did not mince words about what he believes is really at play behind the recent silence and division among top NDC members regarding Gyamfi’s actions.
“This issue was not going anywhere because there is a battle going on in the NDC that people haven’t seen. It is the battle of who replaces President Mahama,” he said.
According to Dr. Zaato, the uproar over Sammy Gyamfi, who currently serves as Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod), is more than just about one man’s conduct—it reflects a strategic silence among NDC bigwigs who are calculating their political futures.
“Those who have not come out to support Sammy Gyamfi are those who are in the camp of the Vice President, Asiedu Nketia, and Haruna Iddrisu.
“None of them has come out because they understand this and want to draw a line between them and this despicable behaviour,” he explained.
He further stressed that the party’s internal cohesion is being tested as various factions begin to position themselves for a post-Mahama leadership contest.
“Sammy Gyamfi’s issue is a symptom of the bigger issue, a leadership battle that is quietly brewing within the NDC,” Dr. Zaato added.
