Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has hit back at young Ghanaians who actively campaigned for President John Dramani Mahama but are now criticising him online for failing to create jobs at the grassroots level.
Speaking at the Heroes of Distinction Conference and Awards, Muslim pointed out the irony in the situation. “Many of you see young people on social media every day bashing President Mahama for not giving employment to the grassroots, yet they are the same people who did the door-to-door campaign for him to come to power,” she said.
Her comments come amid ongoing debates about youth unemployment and the expectations set during the election campaign. Many supporters had hoped for quick job opportunities following the NDC’s return to power, including through initiatives like the 24-hour economy policy.
Muslim’s remarks appear to frame the issue within broader realities of political financing and governance, suggesting that elections involve support from various stakeholders who expect certain outcomes in return. She encouraged a shift towards entrepreneurship, noting the high government wage bill as a limiting factor for mass public sector employment.
The statement has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some viewing it as a call for realism in politics, while others see it as deflecting responsibility from unfulfilled promises.
This development highlights the persistent challenge of matching campaign enthusiasm with post-election delivery in Ghana’s political landscape.
“Many of you see young people on social media every day bashing President Mahama for not giving employment to the grassroots, yet they are the same people who did the door-to-door campaign for him to come to power.”
— Shamima Muslim, Deputy Spokesperson to the President,… pic.twitter.com/Bxtk2Y91Q3
— 𝐀𝐒𝐊 (@askghmedia) April 23, 2026
