Mahama Appoints Ex-Bawumia Aide as Senior Presidential Staffer
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Mahama Appoints Ex-Bawumia Aide as Senior Presidential Staffer

Mahama Appoints Ex-Bawumia Aide as Senior Presidential Staffer
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Rosemond Obeng, a former aide to ex-Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as a Senior Presidential Staffer, sparking a mix of reactions among supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).  The appointment, confirmed by MyNewsGh.com, has drawn significant attention due to Obeng’s political history and her recent shift in allegiance. Rosemond Obeng, popularly known as “People’s Mother,” previously served as a National TESCON coordinator for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and worked closely with Dr. Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 election.  Days before the December 2024 election, Obeng resigned from the NPP and joined the NDC, citing her belief that Bawumia lacked the courage and leadership qualities to lead Ghana effectively.  In a notable appearance on GHOne TV’s State of Affairs program in late 2024, she publicly criticized her former boss, stating, “We require crucial leadership, and I am aware that my form…