"Leave NPP & join NDC": Abeiku Santana tells family members, celebrates Mahama

**Abeiku Santana Thanks President Mahama for Tourism Appointment**

Abeiku Santana thanked President John Mahama for his new role. He is now the Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). During a radio session, he expressed his excitement about the appointment.

Santana advised his family members in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to switch to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He believes staying in the NPP would not benefit them. He encouraged them to join what he sees as the winning team.

He also expressed gratitude to First Lady Lordina Mahama. Santana noted that the Mahama family has brought him honor.

President Mahama confirmed Santana's appointment in February 2025. The president cited Santana's experience in tourism and media as key reasons for his selection.

Abeiku Santana is also the CEO of Kaya Tours Ghana Limited. He has played an important role in promoting tourism both domestically and internationally.

The announcement quickly spread on social media, with journalists like Ameyaw Debrah sharing it widely. Many Ghanaians welcomed the news, praising Santana’s efforts to connect Ghana with its diaspora.

Despite Media congratulated him on this achievement as well. On February 28, 2025, Abeiku announced his appointment on Facebook. He called it a privilege to serve under President Mahama and promised to help develop Ghana’s tourism industry.

Social media reactions varied after his appointment was announced. Some users criticized political divisions while others praised him for deserving this honor.

Appiah Stadium recently praised John Mahama for his kindness towards him. He mentioned that Mahama even reserved a room for him in one of his homes in Northern Region.

Appiah Stadium stated he would be fine even without an official appointment from the president.