Samini denies plan to contest NPP’s Wa Central

Reggae/Dancehall musician, Samini has described as fake claims that he will be joining the political race to run for Member of Parliament for Wa Central Constituency in 2024.

In March 2021, a New Patriotic Party's (NPP) poster of the celebrated dancehall artiste 'flooded' social media space suggesting the “1king” crooner's intentions to contest for Member of Parliament in the 2024 parliamentary elections.

That came on the heels of his influences in the 2020 general elections by openly campaigning for the NPP.

He was on NPP campaign platforms and also composed a song titled 'Kpoyaka' to persuade Ghanaians to retain President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the NPP.

However, in an Instagram post on Tuesday, he denied being the one behind the poster in circulation. He also said he wasn't expecting to hold any political office soon.

“It has come to my notice that some unscrupulous people are drawing my name into needless political debates. Please be informed that I have neither made any comments regarding my disappointment or otherwise of a political position nor declared my intent to run for office anywhere. NO ONE has promised me any political role and I am not anticipating any call up whatsoever to that effect,” he stated.

“Much as it is in everyone's interest to serve his nation should the opportunity arise, I think we should all condemn needless and childish political gimmicks that pitch one tribe against the other. It is sentiments like those that ignited the Rwanda genocide and I strongly condemn it! Please disregard any social media post that suggests that I plan to take political office or expressed disappointment at any party or political figure for whatever reason. Should I ever consider running for office, I will make it known via official public statements on my official handles. Thank you,” he added.

By Francis Addo