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In a politically charged atmosphere where calls for decorum and mutual respect are often echoed but rarely practiced, political activist Precious Agbenya has raised a pertinent question that challenges the moral compass of Ghana’s political leadership, particularly that of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement that has sparked widespread debate, Agbenya asked, “Where was your sense of justice and fairness when Wontumi was relentlessly attacking our now President, John Dramani Mahama?”
The question strikes at the heart of political accountability and consistency. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, has been a vocal and sometimes controversial figure within Ghanaian politics. His public attacks on former President John Dramani Mahama — who has now reclaimed leadership of the nation — were often scathing, personal, and relentless.
Precious Agbenya’s remarks come at a time when the NPP leadership has been quick to call for civility, especially in the face of criticisms and counter-narratives from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other political actors. Yet, Agbenya questions this apparent shift in tone, drawing attention to what many see as a glaring double standard.
“When Mahama was being insulted, vilified, and misrepresented in the media, the NPP leadership stood by and, in some cases, even amplified those voices,” Agbenya stated. “Now that the tables have turned, you cry for fairness?”
This call-out is not just a political jab, it is a commentary on the broader issue of hypocrisy in Ghanaian politics. Many citizens have grown weary of leaders who demand respect only when they are on the receiving end of criticism but fail to uphold those same standards when their allies are the aggressors.
Below is his outrage in a long text he wrote:
“ To the NPP Leadership,
Where was your sense of justice and fairness when Wontumi was relentlessly attacking our now President, John Dramani Mahama? Were you blind and deaf then?
You sat in silence because the attacks served your interests. Now that the tables have turned, you suddenly want to come and apologize—for what, exactly?
Dr. Afriyie, where were you and your so-called leadership when Wontumi was dragging the name of the NDC flagbearer—now President Mahama—through the mud? Did you ever think of calling him to order?
Would you have found the “common sense” to apologize if the election had gone your way? Let’s be serious as human beings. Let’s do what is right—not only when it suits us.
‘Precious Emperor Blade’ ”
Political leaders are expected to set the tone for national discourse, especially during elections and leadership transitions. Agbenya’s criticism implies a failure on the part of the NPP leadership to rein in some of its more extreme voices when it mattered most.
The question now is whether Ghanaian political parties are willing to apply their standards uniformly not only when they benefit politically but also when they are required to show humility, introspection, and fairness.
