Frank Annoh-Dompreh
Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has said he underestimated the likelihood of President Mahama’s recent electoral victory.
Speaking on GTV’s breakfast show on Wednesday, June 2, 2025, Annoh-Dompreh candidly reflected on the surprising outcome of the election.
“I never thought he was going to win, to be very honest with you, I’ve been in politics for a while, and I never saw him winning until about a week before the election. Then the feedback from the constituency made me realize that this thing could go the other way,” Annoh-Dompreh stated.
Despite his initial confidence in his party’s chances, Annoh-Dompreh acknowledged a humbling lesson in the outcome. “I was confident we were going to win. But it’s also the aspect that humbles you. I think it’s good for every politician when the people finally give you a surprise. You come to appreciate that the real source of your power is the people, not yourself.”
As he reflected on the current political landscape, Annoh-Dompreh expressed concerns about the behavior of politicians. “Some of us are so vulnerable; we don’t learn. In a moment, it will change again if you don’t learn. Some of the decisions being made give me the impression that these people are not really in it to sustain a reign but rather to perform one or two things and call it a day,” he warned.
He emphasized the need for politicians, especially public servants, to engage in deeper reflection. “The public seems to be losing confidence in politicians,” he remarked. “This time, the Ghanaian people have given huge confidence in this new administration—187 MPs against 88. That is an attraction. And that’s a referendum on our reign.”
Minister Annoh-Dompreh concluded with a note of caution regarding the high expectations placed on the new administration. “It means that expectations are high. I don’t know if they are willing to meet those expectations. Maybe we’ll give them some time and see.”