In an Official Facebook Post on 10 May 2026, Sarpong questioned what he described as inconsistencies in the reactions to OB Amponsah’s comedy depending on the political targets involved.
He noted that when the comedian previously caricatured President Nana Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), many of those now demanding accountability had instead praised his work.
According to Sarpong, this shift in reaction suggests that acceptance of satire in Ghana is often influenced more by political alignment than principle.
He argued that OB Amponsah was widely celebrated when his jokes targeted figures in the ruling party, but has now faced backlash after directing similar satire at an opposition figure.
He stressed that comedy and satire form an important part of democratic expression and public discourse, adding that political leaders must be prepared to tolerate criticism, including ridicule.
Sarpong further referenced former President Akufo-Addo’s handling of previous jokes made about him, describing his response as one of “tolerance beyond normalcy” since he did not attempt to silence or demand apologies from the comedian.
The commentary has intensified broader discussions about selective outrage in Ghana’s political space.
While some observers believe comedians should be free to critique all public figures without fear, others argue that satire should not cross into disrespect or personal attack, particularly against elected officials.
Sarpong’s intervention has generated mixed reactions online, with many agreeing that consistency and fairness should guide public responses to satire. Critics of the apology demand warn that such calls risk undermining freedom of expression and encouraging double standards.
He concluded that tolerance must be universal, not selective, insisting that if satire is accepted when directed at one side of the political divide, it must equally be accepted when it shifts to the other.