In a recent development captured on social media, Ghanaian journalist Kevin Taylor has sparked a fiery exchange with a post targeting Guru, the SRC president of the University of Ghana’s Students’ Representative Council (SRC). Known for his outspoken support of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Guru has found himself at the center of Taylor’s criticism for what the journalist perceives as premature political posturing.
Taylor’s post, which was shared on X , reads: “Someone should tell Guru that if he wants to start fooling as an npp SRC dog then he should be ready for more nonsense from me. When was this government formed it’s been less than a month, the finance minister has not even been confirmed by parliament and you are here fooling. If you want to do politics we will bring you politics ofui.”
Someone should tell Guru that if he wants to start fooling as an npp SRC dog then he should be ready for more nonsense from me. When was this government formed it’s been less than a month, the finance minister has not even been confirmed by parliament and you are here fooling.… pic.twitter.com/s9OxN5HwVu
— Kevin Taylor (@KevinEkowTaylor) January 19, 2025
This statement comes in the wake of a recent transition in Ghana’s political landscape, where the National Democratic Congress (NDC) under President John Dramani Mahama has resumed power after defeating the NPP in the elections. The timing of Guru’s political moves, according to Taylor, reflects a lack of patience and a rush into political engagement before the new government has fully settled into its roles.
The post includes images, one of which is from the University of Ghana, detailing an increase in residential facility user fees by 20%, which might suggest a broader context of student dissatisfaction with current policies or leadership decisions.
Reactions to Taylor’s post were swift, with several users engaging in the thread. SEFADZI
@princedavid_gh2 supported Taylor with a fiery endorsement, while eddie
@edem_DemsLfc asked for patience on Guru’s behalf, suggesting that he would sort out the situation. TWIST
@RaymondYeb88266 questioned the rationale behind Guru’s actions, reminding that with the new government sworn in, he bears the responsibilities that come with his position.
The conversation also took a turn towards media accessibility, with Kwame Laser
@kwamelaser inquiring about the status of Taylor’s TV station, indicating potential technical issues or a shift in his broadcasting approach. Criticism of Guru’s political alignment was evident in Benjamin Donkoh
@benj87017‘s comment, blaming those who elected him for his current political stance.
Popo
@Popony_J labeled Guru as “very shallow,” while Bright Adututu
@joojobryte celebrated Taylor’s role as a voice for the voiceless, using the hashtag #zelena. PREZ
@BOAKYECLINTON22 humorously suggested reaching out to Elon Musk for “artificial common sense” for some NPP supporters, highlighting the intellectual debate around political actions.
However, not all responses were supportive of Taylor. Yawa
@DontdoYawa suggested that Taylor has lost relevance, while face the law
@Ghana_Mann supported Taylor’s stance, criticizing the timing of political commentary from opposition figures under the new NDC government.