Fadi Samih Dabbousi is a member of the New Patriotic Party
New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, Fadi Samih Dabbousi, has revealed how his Lebanese root affected his chances of securing an appointment under the former Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led administration.
In a Facebook post on Friday, July 25, 2025, Dabbousi recounted how his appointment as an envoy for the Middle East by the then-President Akufo-Addo, with whom he shared close ties, was terminated.
He stated that he was assured his appointment letter would be issued soon, a development that excited him and deepened his admiration for Akufo-Addo, whom he described as not being a “bigot.”
“… Nonetheless, when the appointments were being made, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo appointed me as Presidential Envoy to the Middle East on Investment. He specifically told me that my letter would be ready in a fortnight. So, I left Jubilee House late that night, content that the President was not a bigot,” portions of his post read.
Dabbousi further recounted that two weeks later, he was informed by the then-President Akufo-Addo that his appointment had encountered strong opposition from certain individuals.
He stated that their argument was based on the fact that his Lebanese background and light skin complexion could provoke public uproar and potentially jeopardise the party’s chances in the 2020 elections.
“Two weeks later, when I went to him, he said, ‘Fadi, there is slight problem with this appointment, so please give me another fortnight!’ And so it was, but when I showed up the next time, he sat me down and informed me that there has been a serious opposition to my appointment. The argument of the narcissist bigots was that I am white and of Lebanese origin. Hence, giving me an appointment would incur the wrath of Ghanaians risking the NPP’s chances in the 2020 general elections.
“I went pale (eiish, when white people become pale, they turn yellow). I quizzed him on his thoughts and he told me that he had an argument with them regarding my brutal campaign initiatives and the dangerous maneuvers that I took upon myself to ensure victory. Their advice was resolute,” he recounted.
Dabbousi disclosed that he later had to turn down the appointment.
He made this disclosure while congratulating President John Dramani Mahama’s appointment of Kojo Choi as Ambassador designate to South Korea.
Read his full post below:
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