Prince David Osei faces backlash as NPP loses Ghana’s 2024 elections 

KEY POINTS

• Prince David Osei’s remarks on NPP’s loss draw fierce criticism for being insensitive to Ghana’s national mood.
• Social media users accuse Osei of political bias, benefiting personally from his support for the ruling NPP.
• The backlash highlights deepening political tensions after NDC’s landslide victory in Ghana’s December 7, 2024 elections.

Prince David Osei, a Ghanaian actor known for his public support of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has ignited a social media firestorm after the ruling party’s crushing defeat in the December 7, 2024, elections.

His attempt to downplay the significance of the loss has backfired, drawing fierce criticism from social media users who accuse him of prioritizing political allegiance over national unity.

NPP defeat sparks online reactions

Taking to his X account, according to GhanaWeb, Osei attempted to frame the NPP’s defeat in a light-hearted manner, calling for “friendly banter and trolling” in the wake of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s sweeping victory.

Despite his intent to project optimism, the actor’s remarks have been met with widespread scorn, as critics describe his tone as insensitive in light of the national mood.

Actor’s comments met with accusations of bias and self-interest

Osei’s attempt to defuse the tension surrounding the NPP’s electoral setback has only fueled a growing backlash, with many accusing him of benefiting personally from the policies of the party. Social media users quickly rejected his call for levity, labeling him out of touch with the severity of the situation.

One user succinctly expressed the sentiment: “There’s nothing friendly about anything we’ve said to you people from day one. It’s out of pure hate and disgust.” Others have criticized the actor for his perceived partisan bias, suggesting that his alignment with the NPP is financially motivated. One particularly pointed remark called Osei a “beneficiary of the rot and the loot” under the ruling party’s leadership, implying that his public stance was more about personal gain than national interest.

Nation divided, actor’s political affiliation under scrutiny

The fallout has deepened as Osei’s remarks are seen as emblematic of a wider political divide in Ghana, with the NPP’s landslide defeat by the NDC accentuating tensions across the nation.

As accusations of partisanship escalate, some critics have gone so far as to call Osei a “traitor” for allegedly placing political loyalty above the country’s wellbeing. One user sharply commented, “Putting a party ahead of a nation makes you a traitor. The defeat is gargantuan, maybe you can use it to create a good movie to save your career.”

The vitriol intensified as many directed personal invectives at the actor, accusing him of being “evil” and calling for his removal from public discourse. “There’s no friendly banter, you’re evil. Keep your evil self in the nether realm and let us fight for the success of this country,” one user posted, reflecting the growing sentiment against the NPP’s supporters in the wake of the election.

Osei’s attempt to navigate the post-election narrative in a manner he considered light-hearted has instead added fuel to an already volatile political atmosphere. His controversial stance underscores the deepening rifts within Ghanaian society as the NDC’s victory consolidates a wave of change, with Osei now facing the consequences of his perceived complicity in the ruling party’s controversial legacy.