A wave of public backlash has followed recent comments by former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Dr. K.K. Sarpong, after he stated in an interview that he would be open to serving in a Mahama-led administration if offered an appointment.
Dr. Sarpong’s remarks, which also included praise for what he described as a good start by the new Mahama administration, have sparked sharp criticism from sections of the Ghanaian public, particularly listeners and panelists on Plan B FM’s “Ebaanosen.” The programme, hosted by Ohene Kinnah, became a platform for intense debate as callers expressed anger and disappointment over the former GNPC boss’s statements.
Several contributors to the discussion accused Dr. Sarpong of opportunism, arguing that his public endorsement of the Mahama administration was calculated to position himself for a future government role. According to the callers, his comments appeared less about national interest and more about personal ambition.
Listeners further revisited Dr. Sarpong’s tenure at GNPC, with some accusing him of alleged greed and corruption while in office Callers insisted that his past stewardship of the state-owned oil company should disqualify him from holding any future public office. They questioned why a former public official with such a controversial record would be eager to return to government.
Panelists on Ebaanosen echoed similar sentiments, describing Dr. Sarpong’s remarks as insensitive to public perception at a time when many Ghanaians are demanding accountability and a break from what they describe as recycled political figures. Some panel members argued that genuine support for a government should be demonstrated through constructive engagement, not public praise tied to personal availability for appointment.
By: Bernard Mensah/Planbfmonline.com
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