Engineer, businessman, and farmer, Captain Engineer Niel Armstrong, has cautioned President John Dramani Mahama to be vigilant about the conduct of some of his appointees, warning that they could end up damaging the National Democratic Congress (NDC) just as certain appointees hurt the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during their time in office.
Speaking on Atinka TV’s Oman Mu Nsem with host Nana Owoahene Acheampong, Armstrong—who confirmed that he has been harassed three times over in the operation targeting allegedly stolen luxury cars—said some of the current government officials appear to be repeating the same mistakes that cost the NPP support.
“President Mahama is doing very well, but he must watch some of his appointees carefully. They will do his government harm like some of our people did to the NPP. They’re not learning; they are only repeating the same mistakes,” Armstrong warned.
He expressed deep frustration over the seizure of his vehicles, claiming he had followed all legal procedures and paid all required taxes before importing them. According to him, the heavy-handed approach by EOCO is not only unfair but politically risky for the NDC.
Armstrong, known to have ties to the NPP, admitted that elements within his party are content with how these developments are unfolding, seeing them as a potential advantage in the next election.
“Some of us in the NPP are quietly happy with how things are going. If this continues, it will favor us. And if Kennedy Agyapong leads us, there will be no mistake this time.”
He went on to criticize the NDC’s treatment of some supporters and public figures, questioning the logic behind who is protected and who becomes a target.
“What has Raymond Archer done for the NDC? Shatta Wale has done more with his ‘Mahama Paper’ song—it brought more votes. Yet, we see intimidation of genuine Ghanaians, including people who have done more for the party than some politicians.”
Armstrong urged the NDC leadership to act quickly and decisively to stop further damage, warning that their hard-fought return to power could be short-lived if they allow poor decisions by appointees to go unchecked.
“They know how they struggled to win power. If they sit and allow one person to bring the whole party down, then it’s their own doing.”
As public debate continues over the EOCO-led seizures of vehicles believed to have been stolen from the U.S., voices like Captain Niel Armstrong’s reflect growing dissatisfaction among affected individuals who insist they are being unfairly targeted despite following the law.
Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Ebenezer Madugu
