“Move past tribal and religious differences to unite the NPP”– Former Deputy MASLOC CEO urges NPP youth at KNUST TESCON event:
Obidombie Kwabena Asamoah, former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of MASLOC, has issued a strong call for political inclusion, cautioning against the use of ethnicity and religion to gain political mileage. He warned that such divisive tactics are a threat to Ghana’s progress and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) overall success.
Mr. Asamoah delivered these remarks while speaking to journalists at the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected KNUST Tescon leadership, where he emphasized the need to prioritize a unified and stronger Ghana.
“I emphatically reject any form of political maneuvering that exploits religious or tribal differences,” declared Asamoah, underscoring that such divisions are damaging and ultimately counterproductive.
He elaborated on this point, stating, “We are at a critical point where we must decide what kind of nation we want to be. We cannot afford to be a nation fragmented by tribal and religious divides.”s
Asamoah specifically called out instances where ethnic origins were used to undermine political opponents. He expressed his disappointment in comments suggesting that former Second Lady, Hajia Mrs. Samira Bawumia, was somehow disadvantaged because she did not have a “home region” to rally support. “We must move beyond these kinds of considerations. Whether you are Frafra, Asante, Ewe, Nzema, or Dagomba, our shared identity as Ghanaians must always come first. We all pledge allegiance to the same flag, and that flag should be the source of our unity”.
He then drew parallels with success stories in other African nations, noting that countries like Rwanda and Mauritius have made significant strides by moving past religious and tribal divisions. “If you look at countries like Rwanda and Mauritius, they have made remarkable progress precisely because they have chosen to leave those kinds of narrow perspectives behind. That is the path we must take. Those kinds of comments are not just unfortunate, they are completely unacceptable in our modern political discourse.
Despite his stern criticism of exclusionary tactics, Asamoah concluded with a message of hope. “Let us not lose heart. There is always light at the end of the tunnel, and I am confident that the best days of the NPP are yet to come.
Asamoah was a special guest at the KNUST Tescon event. In his address to the newly inducted and outgoing executives, he urged them to stand united in promoting the party’s core values and principles.
He also encouraged the young leaders to actively seek out individuals from diverse backgrounds to join Tescon and the NPP, emphasizing Tescon’s vital role in shaping the party’s future. He challenged the new leaders to embrace the challenges that lie ahead and to work tirelessly towards building a Ghana that is both prosperous and united.
