Social media users are criticising the Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh Dompreh, after he referred to President John Dramani Mahama as a “dead goat” during a campaign event.
While addressing NPP delegates on Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign tour in the Eastern Region, Annoh Dompreh argued that even “a dead goat like Mahama” managed a political comeback.
He claimed that since Mahama once lost power and later returned as president, Dr Bawumia, who has also left office after two terms as vice president, could follow the same path.
Bawumia can return to lead Ghana just as Mahama did – Frank Annoh Dompreh
“If the so-called ‘dead sheep’ could return and become president, and if Mahama could lose power and come back to lead again, then I believe former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia can also return and become president,” he said.
Dr Bawumia, the NPP’s 2024 flagbearer, is currently touring the regions to meet delegates ahead of the party’s January 31, 2025, flagbearer election.
The contest is expected to be tight, with Kennedy Agyapong, Kwabena Agyepong, Bryan Acheampong, and Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum also in the race.
Annoh Dompreh’s statements have sparked backlash online, with many questioning the tone and strategy of Bawumia’s campaign team.
One user wrote: “What is really wrong with Dr Bawumia and his communicators? K.T. Hammond, Wontumi, Abronye, KoKa, Atta Kyea, Annoh Dompreh… and the reserve team is Afia Swar, Ghana Jollof and Fante Comedy. What a solid team indeed.”
Another questioned how an MP could make such comments about a sitting president:
“No wonder he was told ‘not to be silly’ by Emefa Hardcastle. How can someone of his level say this about a sitting President? Is this how we want our political discourse to go?”
A third user mocked the statement: “Hehehehe… someone should tell him to stop this foolishness. What has the resurrection power of Jesus got to do with this? If they’ve turned into preachers, they should build a cathedral and start preaching!”
Others warned that such comments could damage the NPP’s chances:
“Honourable, that’s a very careless statement. These small communication mistakes will only harm your party. Ghanaians are already against the NPP, and the NDC is doing its part, handling the economy well so far.”
What really wrong Dr Bawumia and his communicators/campaign team?,K T Hammond, Wontumi,Abrony3,KoKa,Ata Kyea,Ano Dompre… Reserve team is Afia swar, Ghana jollof and fante comedy,eiii what a solid team 😂😂😂😂
— Sarfo (@ALEX_SARFO5) December 1, 2025
No wonder he was told “not to be silly” by Emefa Hardcastle. How on earth would a person of his pedigree make such pronouncement on a sitting President? Can we continue to go on that tangent in our political discourse?
— ALFIE (@donmaka200) December 1, 2025
Honestly, I Dey feel NPP ooo
But not a single person around Dr. Bawumia seems to convince me about their agenda.
I fear for Ghana rough.
He has genuine intentions for Ghana but his people … hmmm
He, himself knows it 😂😂😂— Kingdom Agenda ✌🏽 (@derekzimmie) December 1, 2025
Heheheeei… someone should tell him to stop this foolishness. What has the resurrection power of Jesus done in this….if they have now turned into preachers, they can now build a cathedral in opposition and start preaching. Sia!
— Isaac Amon (@IsaacAmon6) December 1, 2025
Honourable, that’s a very careless statement. These small communication mistakes will only harm your party. Ghanaians are already against the NPP, and the NDC has done its part in handling the economy so well so far.
— happyending (@mawuli_2015) December 2, 2025
The delegates are not even impressed 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 kwasia lie sei
— ISSEY MIYAKE (@2secconds) December 1, 2025
Have these individuals responsible for wrecking the nation truly considered the reasons behind their disgraceful defeat in the 2024 election? He should be more concerned about his seat than engaging in silly & frivolous behaviour.
— Allisee (@wallisee) December 1, 2025
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