Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has launched a sharp rebuke against the New Patriotic Party (NPP), suggesting that under his own leadership, many NPP officials would have fled the country due to alleged corruption.
Speaking during an interview on Starr Chat with Bola Ray, Gbande drew a contrast between his personal stance and that of former President John Mahama, whom he commended for exhibiting restraint and fairness during his tenure.
“In all honesty, the NPP owes President Mahama gratitude,” Gbande said. “If I were at the helm, at least half of their leaders wouldn’t feel safe in Ghana—they’d be running from accountability for corruption.”
According to Gbande, Mahama’s style of leadership is rooted in unity and development, not retaliation. He claimed the former president had been merciful, even in the face of wrongdoing.
“President Mahama always stays centered. So when I see NPP members shouting and causing a stir, it’s disheartening,” Gbande added. “They don’t realize how fortunate they are. A leader like me wouldn’t have been so forgiving.”
Gbande went on to blame the Akufo-Addo-led administration for worsening the plight of ordinary Ghanaians, pointing to rising poverty and moral desperation as symptoms of failed governance.
“Just visit Circle. You’ll see the women forced into prostitution just to survive,” he said passionately. “That’s not just about poverty—it’s the result of systemic failure, where a politician takes what belongs to the underprivileged.”
When questioned about whether he had concrete proof of these corruption claims, Gbande remained firm but cautious.
“I’m not in the business of defaming people,” he said. “But when I talk, I speak the truth. I know what I’m saying.”
Despite his personal grievances, Gbande acknowledged Mahama’s broader vision, emphasizing the former president’s commitment to national progress over settling political scores.
“He’s a man of priorities,” Gbande noted. “The country needs healing and development. Yes, mistakes were made, but we must ask ourselves—who is ready to steer the nation toward real progress?”
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