Speaking on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Dr. Amoakoh stated that she would only feel fulfilled when Dr. Bawumia becomes president in 2028. The comment, carried by Starr FM and widely shared on Facebook, was meant to project strong confidence in Dr. Bawumia's presidential ambition.
However, rather than generating support, it became the subject of intense criticism and mockery from Ghanaians who found the declaration unconvincing.
The backlash was immediate and overwhelming. Thousands of Ghanaians took to Facebook to express their disagreement, with many dismissing the statement as wishful thinking detached from political reality. The reactions reflected a public that is becoming increasingly resistant to emotionally charged political statements that carry little policy substance behind them.
A strong undercurrent in the public's response pointed to the belief that declarations of this nature are often motivated by personal interest rather than genuine commitment to national progress.
Many Ghanaians questioned why a campaign spokesperson would anchor her sense of personal fulfillment entirely on the political fortunes of one individual, further fueling suspicions about the true motivations behind such public pronouncements.
The scale of the backlash sends a clear message to Dr. Bawumia's camp as the 2028 presidential race gradually takes shape. Ghanaians are demanding more than passionate loyalty from those who speak on behalf of political figures.
They want substance, accountability, and a clear demonstration that those seeking or supporting power genuinely have the interests of ordinary citizens at heart.