Ghanaian media personality, Afia Pokuaa popularly known as ‘Vim Lady’
Ghanaian media personality Afia Pokuaa, popularly known as Vim Lady, has urged Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD) and Abeiku Santana not to disappoint Ghanaians, especially the youth, after receiving appointments in John Dramani Mahama’s administration.
In a video shared on social media on February 28, 2025, Afia Pokuaa said the two government appointees should work up to expectations.
Referencing Gifty Oware, the former Deputy Director of the Ghana National Service Scheme, who has been in the media over an alleged NSS payroll scandal, Afia Pokuaa said KOD and Abeiku Santana shouldn’t embarrass Ghanaians in such a manner.
“Congratulations to KOD and Abeiku Santana, but again, don’t go and disgrace Ghanaians like Gifty Oware, who has been accused of corruption and putting ghost names on the government’s payroll. If you do that, you will be destroying the chances of other potential youth who may have such opportunities as what you have,” she said.
Afia Pokuaa also criticised Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for not providing the youth in the party with the same opportunities that President Mahama has offered during his administration.
She added that the NPP would remain in opposition for a long time if they continue such practices.
“If they continue like this, then that means the NPP will be in opposition for a very long time. Also, all the young people would run to the NDC because they know they will get appointments. When Akufo-Addo was in power, he appointed his cousin, who didn’t even campaign during the elections. The NPP should forget about winning the 2028 elections if the NDC does well,” she added.
Background
President John Dramani Mahama, on February 26, 2025, appointed Kofi Okyere-Darko, popularly known as KOD, as the Director of Diaspora Affairs and Abeiku Santana as the Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority.
Abeiku Santana will work alongside the CEO of the GTA, Maame Efua Houajeto, while KOD will take over from Akwasi Awua Ababio.
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