Those silent on Sammy Gyamfi belong to Asiedu Nketia and Haruna’s camp – Dr. Zaato alleges

Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, a Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has commented on the controversy surrounding Sammy Gyamfi. He believes this situation highlights a deeper power struggle within the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum, Dr. Zaato shared his views on the silence among top NDC members regarding Gyamfi's actions. He stated, “This issue was not going anywhere because there is a battle going on in the NDC that people haven’t seen.” He emphasized that this battle concerns who will replace President Mahama.

Dr. Zaato noted that the uproar over Gyamfi reflects strategic silence among NDC leaders. They are calculating their political futures amid this controversy. He pointed out that those not supporting Gyamfi are aligned with Vice President Asiedu Nketia and Haruna Iddrisu.

“None of them has come out because they understand this and want to draw a line between them and this despicable behaviour,” he explained.

He also mentioned that the party's internal unity is being tested as factions position themselves for leadership after Mahama. “Sammy Gyamfi’s issue is a symptom of the bigger issue, a leadership battle quietly brewing within the NDC,” Dr. Zaato added.