In a scathing Facebook post on Friday, May 17, the Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, ridiculed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), by repurposing his campaign slogan "IT IS POSSIBLE" to highlight perceived failures of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration.
Sammy Gyamfi’s post was a masterclass in political mockery, using Bawumia’s own words against him to paint a picture of economic mismanagement and broken promises.
Here’s the mischievous breakdown of Sammy Gyamfi’s biting critique:
SAMMY GYAMFI WRITES ON HIS FACEBOOK WALL AND X HANDLE:
Folks, one profound campaign message of the NPP and Alhaji Bawumia that I agree with, is their campaign slogan, “IT IS POSSIBLE”. This is because:
IT IS POSSIBLE for one dollar to cross GH¢20 under the watch of Bawumia, having increased from GH¢4 in 2016 to over GH¢15 already.
IT IS POSSIBLE for the rate of unemployment to cross 20% under the watch of Bawumia, having increased from 8.4% in 2016 to 14.7% already.
IT IS POSSIBLE for the price of a gallon of petrol to cross GH¢100 under the watch of Bawumia, having increased from GH¢14 in 2016 to over GH¢68 already.
IT IS POSSIBLE for the public debt to cross GH¢1 trillion under the watch of Bawumia, having increased from GH¢120 billion in 2016 to over GH¢630 billion already.
IT IS POSSIBLE for Ghana to lose over $10 billion to corruption under the watch of Bawumia, having lost $2 billion dollars through the stinking PDS scandal he personally orchestrated.
IT IS POSSIBLE for deceptive Bawumia to hoodwink some unsuspecting Ghanaians with his plagiarized promises to scrap the E-Levy, Bet levy, and the emissions levy, having failed to move the nation from taxation to production.
And oh, IT IS POSSIBLE for Bawumia to deceive drivers with his promise to provide them with electric cars, having failed to deliver the concrete roads he promised them in 2017.
Indeed, IT IS VERY POSSIBLE!!!#Bawuliar is spot on this one.
Sammy Gyamfi's post quickly gained traction, sparking widespread discussion and amusement among his followers.
His use of Bawumia’s own optimistic slogan to underline what he views as a series of economic blunders and unmet promises was a strategic move to galvanize support for the NDC while casting doubt on the NPP’s leadership.
The bold claims, interwoven with statistics and sarcastic undertones, reflect the heightened political tension as Ghana approaches its next election.
Mr. Gyamfi’s remarks are a clear indication that the NDC is ready to challenge the NPP on every front, using humor and hard-hitting facts to sway public opinion.
As the political landscape heats up, it remains to be seen how Dr. Bawumia and the NPP will respond to such pointed critiques.
One thing is certain: the road to the elections will be marked by sharp exchanges and strategic maneuvering from both sides.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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