Afia Schwarzenegger, the outspoken and often divisive Ghanaian entertainer, has once again stirred the political pot with her sharp critique of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during a recent TikTok Live session. She described the NDC’s performance in the latest parliamentary elections as dismal, citing their loss in seven out of the nine remaining constituencies as evidence of the party’s disconnect from the Ghanaian electorate.
“This is proof that the NDC is a failed government,” Afia declared, igniting a wave of reactions from her audience. Her remarks come at a time when the political landscape in Ghana is still buzzing with post-election analyses and debates.
In an unexpected twist, Afia admitted to previously campaigning for the NDC but clarified her current stance, stating, “I would have regretted it if I had campaigned for the NDC.” This admission led to widespread speculation about her influence in past elections, particularly with her switch to support the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the previous cycle, which some suggest might have played a role in their victory.
Adding fuel to the fire, Afia disclosed receiving a significant amount of money from then-candidate John Dramani Mahama during her support for the NDC, money she humorously noted she was still using. However, she claimed her political allegiance had since shifted, alleging that the NPP had “bought her loyalty.”
Her comments have sparked a flurry of discussions online, with many Ghanaians debating the impact of celebrity endorsements in politics and the ethical implications of such financial transactions.
