The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed what it describes as its political responsibility to defend the truth, protect Ghana’s democratic gains, and prevent propaganda from distorting the will of the people through its renewed media engagement platform, Setting the Records Straight.
The party says the initiative is aimed at confronting what it calls “misinformation, half-truths, and calculated propaganda” allegedly being propagated by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“A Rescue Mission for Truth”
Addressing the media, the Deputy National Communication Officer of the NDC, Godwin Ako Gunn, said the relaunch of the platform draws inspiration from a similar communication strategy introduced after the Rawlings administration.
According to him, the initiative was first launched under the leadership of the then NDC Propaganda Secretary, Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, now the party’s General Secretary — to counter what it described as deliberate attempts by the incoming John Agyekum Kufuor administration to undermine the achievements of the NDC government.
“That initiative was not just political communication; it was a rescue mission for truth,” the statement noted, adding that it helped restore public confidence in the party.
Revisiting the 2016 Elections
He argued that its defeat in the 2016 general elections was not due to poor performance in government, but rather its inability to aggressively counter false narratives and political propaganda.
The party cited several achievements during its previous administration, including:
Ghana’s transition from an HIPC economy to a lower middle-income country by 2010;
Average GDP growth of more than 7% between 2010 and 2013;
The construction and rehabilitation of over 3,000 kilometres of roads;
Major infrastructure projects such as the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport, and the Kumasi Airport expansion.
The establishment of more than 200 Community Day Senior High Schools (E-blocks).
Despite these developments, the party said public discourse became dominated by controversies and misinformation, including narratives surrounding the “Dumsor” crisis and other allegations it insists were exaggerated or false.
NDC Accuses NPP of Renewed Propaganda
The NDC further alleged that the NPP has revived what it called an “old playbook” of misinformation after failing to win public support on policy grounds.
Ako Gunn cited claims surrounding GoldBod, COCOBOD, and allegations that public funds were used to procure four aircraft for President John Dramani Mahama, describing such reports as “false and irresponsible.”
It also defended the Bank of Ghana’s reported GH¢15 billion intervention to stabilise the economy, arguing that the move has contributed to lower inflation, reduced debt pressure, improved macroeconomic stability, and a stronger currency.
According to him, claims by the NPP that the intervention resulted in a GH¢44 billion loss are “unsubstantiated and politically motivated.”
“Communication Is Governance”
The party stressed that effective governance must be accompanied by proactive communication and sustained public engagement.
“In a democracy, elections are not won by silence. They are won by credibility, trust, and constant engagement,” the statement said.
The NDC also praised the government’s “Accounting to the People” communication series led by the Ministry of Government Communications, but maintained that political misinformation requires a “firm, direct, and unapologetic political response.”
Call for Unity
Ako Gunn urged the NDC members, executives, and appointees to remain united and disciplined as the NDC continues its internal reorganisation efforts.
“From today, ‘Setting the Records Straight’ becomes a continuous, strategic, and uncompromising platform,” the statement declared.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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