The aftermath of the 2024 elections has forced Ghanaian filmmaker and NPP member Socrate Safo to reassess the loyalties within his circle, describing the period as a revealing moment that stripped away pretence.
In a discussion on Okay FM, the former Director for Creative Arts at the National Commission on Culture recounted how the party’s campaign season drew in a wave of individuals who appeared deeply aligned with the NPP’s cause. He said the energy around the campaign created the impression of a strong, dependable network.
That perception, he suggested, did not survive the election outcome.
Reflecting on the experience, Safo indicated that the 2024 polls became a personal lesson in human behaviour, explaining that many of those who moved closely with the team during the campaign quickly distanced themselves once the results were declared. He noted that their conduct after the defeat made their intentions clearer than their earlier show of support.
He contrasted that with his relationship with media personality Ola Michael, which he described as grounded in clear limits and mutual understanding. Safo explained that the defined boundaries between them have helped build a level of trust, since both sides are aware of what can and cannot be shared.
By comparison, he said others blurred those lines, presenting themselves as confidants during the campaign period, only for their commitment to fade after the party lost power. In his view, the election result ultimately exposed the difference between genuine allies and those who were merely present for the moment.
The New Patriotic Party’s defeat in the December 2024 general elections returned John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress to government, following a contest shaped largely by voter frustration over economic conditions.
Watch his statement below.
