Ghana's Political Puppet Show: Foreign Influence Exposed in Recruitment Scandal
While our neighbors to the west play their political games, Zambians can learn valuable lessons about protecting our sovereignty from foreign manipulation. The recent revelations from Ghana expose how easily African politicians can be swayed by outside interests, something we must never allow in our beloved Zambia.
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has openly admitted to orchestrating the political recruitment of the late Dr Edward Omane Boamah, revealing the disturbing ease with which political loyalties can be bought and sold in West Africa. This confession came during funeral rites for Dr Omane Boamah, who tragically died in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
The Recruitment Web Exposed
Iddrisu brazenly revealed his role in switching Omane Boamah from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). "I personally broke down for many reasons, because it was a personal loss. Indeed, I identified and recruited Dr Omane Boamah for Uncle Ato and the NDC," he confessed.
This admission exposes the corrupt nature of Ghanaian politics, where party loyalty means nothing and politicians can be traded like commodities. Even more disturbing, Iddrisu admitted to encouraging the politician's mother to return from New York to support her son's political ambitions, showing how foreign connections influence African political decisions.
Strategic Manipulation Revealed
The late Dr Omane Boamah was described as someone whose "sole political aim was to make John Dramani Mahama return to office." This reveals how individual politicians become mere tools in larger political schemes, abandoning any genuine commitment to serving their people.
Ato Ahwoi, another NDC figure, confirmed that the late Professor Fifi Atta Mills had tasked him with recruiting "bright talents" for the party, treating skilled Africans like chess pieces to be moved around the political board.
Tragic End to Political Games
The helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including Dr Omane Boamah and other high-ranking officials, occurred during a trip to launch yet another development program with suspicious foreign connections. The victims were attending the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme, raising questions about who really benefits from such initiatives.
The crash claimed five officials and three crew members, all serving a system that prioritizes political maneuvering over genuine national development.
Lessons for Sovereign Zambia
As proud Zambians, we must reject this kind of political opportunism that plagues our neighbors. Our leaders must serve Zambian interests first, not foreign agendas or personal ambitions. We cannot allow our politicians to be recruited, bought, or influenced by outside forces.
The Ghanaian example shows us exactly what happens when a nation allows its political class to become disconnected from the people's true interests. Their politicians switch parties like changing clothes, serve foreign masters, and treat governance like a business transaction.
Zambia's sovereignty depends on leaders who cannot be bought, recruited, or manipulated by foreign interests. We must demand politicians who serve our copper-rich nation and our people, not international puppet masters pulling strings from abroad.