Respected media personality Afia Pokuaa, popularly known as Vim Lady, has joined the public discourse on the ongoing controversy surrounding Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a candid Facebook post, she admitted that while Gyamfi’s actions were questionable—especially considering his past criticisms of similar conduct—she found the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) outrage oddly selective.
Vim Lady compared the current situation to the scandal involving former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah, where over a million dollars was reportedly discovered in her home. She recalled how the NPP rose to Dapaah’s defense at the time, despite intense public backlash. According to her, this inconsistency exposes the tendency of politicians to defend their own while fiercely condemning their opponents for similar conduct.
She cautioned against political hypocrisy, noting that individuals in opposition today could easily face the same scrutiny once they’re in power. To drive home her point, she ended her post with a thought-provoking Ghanaian proverb: “Abaa a yedi bo Takyi no, yede bɛbo Baah” — meaning the same whip used on Takyi will be used on Baah, a metaphor urging fairness and foresight.
Vim Lady’s statement has sparked renewed discussions about fairness, accountability, and integrity in Ghanaian politics. Her reflections serve as a stark reminder that politicians must be held to consistent standards regardless of party affiliation, and that selective outrage undermines the public’s trust in political institutions.
As reactions continue to pour in, observers are watching to see how the NDC, the NPP, and Sammy Gyamfi himself respond to the criticism. For now, Afia Pokuaa has added a strong voice to the national conversation, challenging both sides of the political divide to reflect on their actions and uphold the principles they preach.
