Ghanaian media personality and lawyer, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has taken a swipe at the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing them of hypocrisy over their recent complaints about governance.
In a post on his Facebook page, Anyenini highlighted the irony of the NPP’s criticisms of President John Mahama’s administration, given their track record in government.
“NPP, as they complain about wrongs, especially to Akufo-Addo regime appointees/recruitments, they are so guilty of these and not fit to cast the first stone,” he wrote.
He further expressed frustration at how the NPP now claims to be victims of the same governance issues they were previously criticized for, adding, “So, your first reaction when you read and hear them each day cry foul over things they may have done worse, maybe to shout, ‘shut up, hypocrites!’”
His post also pointed out the irony of the party’s attempt to rally media support on issues they once dismissed, stating, “It may sound funny as they court media attention and even worse, attempt, I don’t know, a stampede or ‘blackmail’ trying to accuse media houses or journalists of not doing enough about some matter or complaint.”
While acknowledging that some of the NPP’s concerns may be valid, Anyenini stressed that they should be judged by principles of justice and good governance rather than the party’s past behaviour.
“Some of their complaints are genuine, but only if measured in the scales of justice, good conscience, and good governance – and not by their standards while in government,” he noted.
Touching on the need to break Ghana’s cycle of political retaliation, he expressed hope that President Mahama’s measured approach to leadership could mark the beginning of meaningful change.
“Ghana’s progress should not be hindered by the flaws of the NPP or NDC, and the cycle of retaliation must end. President John Mahama appears naturally measured, which could be the starting point for change, even if there’s no guarantee of reciprocity in the future, for God and Country,” he remarked.
Ending his post on an aspirational note, Anyenini envisioned a Ghana that rises above partisan politics and embraces justice and progress.
“I have a dream – I have a dream of a Ghana where the Black Star of Africa shines brightly, guided by the principles of justice, equality, progress, and all that is envisaged in the preamble of the Constitution and the directive principles of state policy,” he wrote.
