Following gospel musician Diana Asamoah’s public appeal for a job opportunity from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by President John Dramani Mahama, an NDC stalwart from the Ashanti region, Mr. Alex Opoku, has offered a surprising response.
While acknowledging Asamoah’s request, Opoku has suggested the only available position might be that of a toilet attendant.
Diana Asamoah, a renowned Ghanaian music celebrity and evangelist, is a known supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and played a significant role in their campaign during the December 7th elections. In a recent interview with an Accra-based radio station, Asamoah argued that political affiliations shouldn’t limit her opportunities. She reasoned that since everyone uses the same Ghanaian currency, regardless of their political allegiance, she should be eligible for employment under the NDC government.
She emphasized that she worked and spent Ghanaian cedis during the NPP’s time in power, and therefore should be able to do the same under the NDC. She further asserted that as a Ghanaian citizen, the President is obligated to offer her a job, enabling her to contribute to national development, irrespective of political affiliations.
Mr. Opoku’s response, however, took an unexpected turn. While stating that he wasn’t dismissing Asamoah’s demands, he suggested that the only post the President could offer her was that of a toilet attendant, if she was willing to accept it.
He claimed that positions related to promoting the music industry had already been filled. Opoku then invited Asamoah to apply for the role, stating, “If Diana Asamoah is ready to take up the toilet attendant opportunity, the ball is her court to apply for immediate consideration.”
Furthermore, Opoku conveyed the NDC’s anticipation for Asamoah’s application and wished her well, despite her previous perceived animosity towards the party. He implied a degree of amusement at her expressing interest in working with a political entity she had previously criticized.
This seemingly tongue-in-cheek response has sparked considerable debate, raising questions about political impartiality, the nature of available job opportunities, and the potential impact of public criticism on professional prospects in Ghana. It remains to be seen whether Diana Asamoah will respond to this unexpected offer and whether the President’s office will address the controversy surrounding Mr. Opoku’s statement.
