I Will Burn Myself Alive On TV If John Mahama Wins This Election — NPP Communications Team Member Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah
A bold and controversial statement has emerged from Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, a communications team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a heated discussion on a political program aired on Tuesday, November 28, 2024, Gyewu-Appiah declared that he would burn himself alive on live television if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, wins the 2024 presidential election.
According to Gyewu-Appiah, the NPP government, led by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has laid a solid foundation for Ghana's economic recovery and development, making it improbable for Ghanaians to opt for a return to Mahama’s administration. “The Ghanaian people have seen progress under the NPP’s leadership, and no rational voter will choose to go back to the hardships and corruption associated with Mahama’s time in office,” he argued.
The NPP communicator further criticized Mahama’s track record, emphasizing issues such as alleged mismanagement, scandals, and perceived incompetence during his tenure as president. He claimed that the NDC lacks the vision to continue Ghana’s development agenda and is merely banking on populist promises to win votes.
“This election is not about emotions; it’s about who can deliver sustainable development and uplift Ghanaians from poverty. John Mahama has nothing new to offer. Mark my words, if he wins, I will burn myself alive on live TV to demonstrate how confident I am in the wisdom of the Ghanaian electorate,” Gyewu-Appiah stated emphatically.
The remark has since sparked widespread reactions on social media and in political circles. While some NPP supporters hailed his confidence in the party’s chances, others criticized the comment as reckless and unnecessarily extreme. NDC sympathizers, on the other hand, dismissed his statement as a desperate attempt to deflect attention from the party’s internal challenges and the growing support for Mahama.
Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah is no stranger to bold proclamations, but this recent statement has intensified the political discourse ahead of the December 2024 elections. As tensions rise and campaign activities peak, many are waiting to see if Gyewu-Appiah’s confidence will stand the test of time or become a moment of regret.
Political analysts, however, caution against such extreme declarations, noting that elections are unpredictable, and statements like these could backfire. Meanwhile, Ghanaians eagerly anticipate the outcome of the polls as the two leading political parties continue their vigorous campaigns.
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