By: Hamza Lansah Lolly/Baba Issahaq Mohammed
The former Mayor of Tamale and former Deputy CEO of the Forestry Commission, has sparked discussions within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding appointments and party loyalty.
Musah Superior claimed the party’s heavy defeat in the 2024 elections was partly due to some key appointments dish out anyhow to unbridled and undeserving individuals.
He reiterated that, appointments were awarded to individuals who neither supported or contributed anything to the fortunes of the party.
Mr Superior in a statement that viral accused his former boss Mr John Allotey, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Commission, of disregarding party members and showing little interest in NPP affairs.
The criticism comes after Tafo Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, shared a viral video in which he claimed Allotey dismissed him for arriving at his office without an appointment.
Musah Superior, in support of Mr Ekow Assafuah statement added that this was not an isolated incident, describing his own experiences of rejection and humiliation under Allotey’s leadership.
The former Deputy Forestry CEO alleged that Mr Allotey consistently distanced himself from NPP members, even refusing to engage with party officials. He recounted an incident where he introduced Greater Accra Regional Secretary Daniel Nii Lai Parker and former Regional Research Officer Ebenezer Doku to Mr Allotey only for them to be met with what he described as a dismissive attitude.
“Allotey was completely uninterested in politics and the NPP,” Superior wrote. “He dismissed party people with impunity.”
He further criticized Allotey for failing to participate in the 2024 election campaign, questioning his commitment to the party.
Mr Musah Superior’s statement extends beyond personal grievances, raising concerns about political appointments within the NPP.
He argued that future governments should prioritize appointing individuals who actively support the party and its members.
“If we do not want our party to go extinct, then we should not dish out positions anyhow,” he stated, emphasizing the need for a system that ensures party loyalists have access to government opportunities.
The post has generated mixed reactions, with some agreeing that political appointments should reward party dedication, while others argue that government roles should be based on competence rather than party affiliation.
