Musah Superior, former Deputy CEO of the Forestry Commission and a leading figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has launched a scathing critique of former Forestry Commission CEO, John Allotey, over his alleged disregard and humiliation of party members. His comments come in response to a viral video in which Tafo MP, Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, lamented being turned away by Allotey for visiting without an appointment.
According to Musah Superior, such behavior was nothing new, as he himself suffered similar treatment under Allotey’s leadership.
I worked as one of his Deputies for three years and faced outright rejection and humiliation.
John Allotey: A Political Impostor?
Musah Superior did not hold back in questioning John Allotey’s commitment to the NPP. He accused him of showing total disinterest in the party, treating its members with impunity, and failing to contribute to its electoral success.
Recounting an incident, Musah Superior revealed that he once introduced two NPP executives—Greater Accra Regional Secretary Daniel Nii Laryea Parker and Research Officer Ebenezer Doku (who later became MCE of Adentan)—to Allotey. Instead of a warm reception, they were met with disdain. “We stood there like morons and left eventually,” he lamented.
“Baboons” in Government, “Monkeys” in the Trenches
In a fiery analogy, Musah Superior likened John Allotey to the type of political appointees who reaped the benefits of power without contributing to the party’s struggles. He contrasted Allotey with the late Sir John, a revered former Forestry Commission CEO, who was known for his generosity and support for party grassroots. “Sir John was exceedingly kind and supported thousands of party people. May his gentle soul rest in peace,” he remarked.
Allotey, on the other hand, is accused of using his government position to shield himself from party members while claiming affiliation with “big guys” in government.
A Wake-Up Call for the NPP
Musah Superior ended with a strong warning: if the NPP wants to survive, it must stop rewarding disloyal figures with power.
We should hire persons who have the party at heart and are ready to support our members
He called for internal mechanisms that ensure party supporters benefit from government opportunities, stating that a political party thrives when it takes care of its own.
As the NPP reflects on its 2024 electoral loss, voices like Musah Superior’s are demanding accountability—not just from opposition forces, but from within. The question remains: will the party heed this warning, or will history repeat itself?
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