The National Youth Wing of the People’s National Party (PNP) has expressed strong discontent over what it describes as a growing trend of deception by some individuals posing as academics, security analysts, and experts to push partisan agendas under the guise of national interest.

In a press statement issued on March 18, 2025, the PNP Youth Wing, led by National Youth Organiser Muniru Mohammed, accused these individuals of using their influence in the media to create misleading narratives, pressuring sitting governments for personal gain rather than genuine national development.

According to the statement, many of these so-called experts claim to be politically neutral but secretly lobby for appointments in government. "They create public pressure on sitting governments, not because they seek better governance for Ghanaians, but to ensure their preferred political parties come to power, where they can secure lucrative positions," the statement read.

The PNP Youth Wing cited the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration as an example, alleging that security analysts, academics, and political commentators have been rewarded with top government positions after strategically criticizing the ruling party. Specifically, the statement mentioned Prof. Ransford Gyampo, Kobby Mensah, and Adam Bonaa, accusing them of hypocrisy.

The statement alleged that instead of accepting board membership roles in the Ministry of Education, where their expertise would be most beneficial, they opted for Chief Executive Officer positions for financial gain.

The statement further criticized Prof. Gyampo for what they described as a double standard, recalling how he once condemned a previous government for implementing a 30% salary increment but remained silent when the Mahama administration approved only a 10% salary increase.

The PNP Youth Wing urged media houses to be cautious about the individuals they promote as experts, claiming that many do not genuinely represent the interests of Ghanaians.

“These so-called experts do not speak for Ghanaians; they speak for their stomaches,” the statement emphasized.

The statement concluded with a call for more honest and God-fearing individuals to take up leadership roles, urging those with political ambitions to be transparent about their affiliations rather than hiding behind academic and professional credentials.

“The youth of Ghana deserve better, and we will not sit by and allow deception to shape the future of this country,” the statement added.