Former Subin Member of Parliament, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has sparked controversy with a blunt declaration of political loyalty, stating he does not want President John Dramani Mahama to succeed in office.
His remarks were made during an appearance on Channel One TV’s Face to Face with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Tuesday, July 1.
“I want him [Mahama] to fail, I want my party to win the 2028 elections. I don’t want him to fail, as in fail. But I know that NDC cannot do much in terms of what they promised,” he stated.
Boakye Antwi, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was unequivocal in expressing his desire to see his party return to power in 2028—even if it means the sitting government underperforms.
While he was quick to clarify that he does not wish failure on Ghana as a nation, he insisted that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) lacks the competence to fulfil its promises, especially on economic governance.
“I don’t want Mahama to succeed as in succeeding, because I want my party [NPP] to win… In terms of the actual management of the economy, I don’t think the NDC has what it takes,” he added.
Drawing from his own experience in government, Boakye Antwi argued that internal sabotage and poor teamwork often undermine a president’s performance, and he believes the NDC is likely to face similar dysfunction.
“I have been in government, and sometimes, as a President, your appointees will make sure that you fail. The kind of things I saw when we were in government are the same Ghanaians in the NDC, so it will be transferred across there,” he explained.
The former MP’s remarks have sparked debate on the ethical responsibilities of opposition politicians in a democratic system, particularly when national progress is at stake.
While Boakye Antwi insists his comments are grounded in political realism and his desire to see the NPP reclaim power, critics argue that wishing for a government to fail—especially during a time of national recovery—risks undermining Ghana’s collective interest.
