Abeiku Santana Urges Family and Supporters to Ditch NPP for NDC
Renowned Ghanaian broadcaster and media personality, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana, popularly known as Abeiku Santana has stirred political conversation after publicly calling on his family and supporters to abandon the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in favour of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a now-viral video circulating on social media, Abeiku Santana — who was recently appointed Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) — expressed disappointment in the leadership of the NPP, citing what he describes as a lack of meaningful development and broken promises to Ghanaians.
If you’re part of my family and still support the NPP I urge you to rethink your choice. The NPP has nothing better to offer you. Leave the party and support the NDC, Santana declared in the video.
Abeiku Santana’s comments mark a significant shift in political allegiance, particularly as he holds a leadership role in a government institution. His appeal to his inner circle and wider audience reflects growing frustration among sections of the public who feel the current administration has not met expectations.
The tourism expert did not mince words as he questioned the achievements of the NPP over the years, positioning the NDC — under the leadership of former President John Dramani Mahama — as a more promising alternative for Ghana’s progress.
Santana’s call comes in the wake of his recent appointment as Deputy CEO of the GTA, a role in which he is expected to use his vast experience in media, tourism, and brand promotion to boost Ghana’s tourism industry. His selection by President John Mahama is seen by many as a strategic move to bring innovation and energy into the tourism sector ahead of a major national rebranding push.
His statement has sparked a mixed reaction online. While some social media users and political commentators have praised him for speaking his truth and taking a bold stance, others accuse him of politicizing his new role and using it to endorse the party that appointed him.
“I’m speaking as a concerned Ghanaian. The people deserve better. We can’t continue on the same path,” he said in defense of his comments.
With general elections approaching, Abeiku Santana’s open endorsement of the NDC may influence public sentiment, especially among young voters and professionals in the creative and tourism industries. Whether his remarks will attract widespread support or deepen political divides remains to be seen.
As Deputy CEO of the GTA, his performance and ability to depoliticize his work in service to the nation will now be closely monitored by both supporters and critics alike.