Senior member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Pianim, has taken a swipe at President John Dramani Mahama, suggesting that the president’s current approach could earn him overwhelming support from teachers across the country.
Speaking at a political gathering, Pianim remarked that Mahama’s policies and engagement with public sector workers, particularly educators, could result in him securing as much as 80 percent of teachers’ votes. He added that such an outcome would be undesirable from the opposition’s perspective.
Pianim’s comments were delivered in a critical tone, reflecting concerns within the opposition about voter sentiment and the government’s relationship with key professional groups. His remarks highlight ongoing political debate around governance, labour relations, and how public sector workers may influence future elections.
The statement has since drawn attention in political circles, with analysts interpreting it as both a criticism and an acknowledgment of the administration’s appeal among teachers. Observers say educators remain an influential voting bloc, making their support a key factor in Ghana’s electoral landscape.
While Pianim did not outline specific policies behind his remarks, the comments have reignited discussions on how political parties engage teachers and other public servants ahead of elections.
The president has not responded directly to the comments, but the exchange underscores the intensifying political discourse as parties position themselves for upcoming electoral contests.
“The way you’re going, you’ll take 80% of the teachers’ votes—and we don’t want that”
-Ghanaian Economist, Kwame Pianim shares a light moment with President John Dramani Mahama #gtv pic.twitter.com/GyFP2PHqh5
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) January 5, 2026
Source: Thepressradio.com
