Rosemond Obeng, a former aide to the New Patriotic Party’s 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and now a Presidential staffer under the Mahama government, has defended her decision to jump ship from the NPP to the NDC.
According to Rosemond Obeng, her decision was driven by patriotism rather than personal gain, rejecting claims that she crossed over to the NDC in pursuit of political appointments or personal benefits.
Rosemond Obeng claimed that her decision was based on her desire to rescue the soul of Ghana.
Speaking in a viral video on social media on June 25, 2026, Rosemond Obeng stated, “What I did was to rescue the soul of the country. And it’s sad that some people think I did it for personal interest. It was to rescue the soul of this country, and I say this with so much passion. I am NDC now, and I will continue to stay with the umbrella until I die.
“What happened was nothing cosmetic. I didn’t cut any deal with anybody. I just spoke my truth. I never imagined there would be a time I would be rewarded with an opportunity to serve or be part of an NDC administration. It never came to mind,” she said.
“I just did that to speak my truth. I did not know what would happen, but it was important to let people know that there was something seriously wrong with leaving the destiny of this country in the hands of the NPP and my former boss. There was everything wrong with that,” she noted.
“Do I have any regrets? If I’m sad about anything, it’s the fact that my actions were driven by good faith, yet some people see me as a betrayer, a snitch and many other things. But that is far from the truth,” she said.
Rosemond Obeng added, “Let me also correct a misconception. I had resigned from working with him long before the elections. I had been away for several months. It was important for me to come out publicly because people needed to know that I was no longer with the NPP,” she stated.
“Most importantly, I wanted Ghanaians to understand that if they entrusted the country’s future to the NPP, we would all regret it. That is why I spoke out. People ask whether it was because of the election. No. I was already with the NDC and working with the NDC, but after being away for so many months, it was important to provide that clarity,” she added.
Some Ghanaians reacting to Rosemond Obeng’s comments stated, “The more you explain, the more you contradict yourself. You owe nobody an explanation. Now, all you need to do is focus on your new phase of life. Leave your former boss out and push the NDC agenda. Otherwise, you will keep explaining this same issue throughout your life”.
“See guilt all over her face. Who is she trying to f00l with those crocodile tears? You betrayed the very person who gave you countless opportunities, and now you have the audacity to publicly speak ill of them. That’s disappointing. God will judge you. My beef with you is eternal. Shameless girl”, a netizen added.
Rosemond Obeng, who was a former assistant to ex-NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has since been appointed as a Senior Presidential Staffer by President John Mahama.
Rosemond Obeng, commonly known as “People’s Mother”, resigned from the NPP to join the NDC a few days before the December 2024 Election.
A few days before the December 2024 election, Rosemond Obeng launched a media campaign badmouthing her former boss after she defected to the then-opposition.
On GHOne’s “State of Affairs” program in late 2024, Rosemond Obeng stated, “We require crucial leadership, and I am aware that my father and former boss are unable to provide it. We get bad results, output, and performance from bad leadership”.
Meanwhile, in 2022, Rosemond Obeng posted on social media how his boss, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, helped her to pursue further studies and expressed appreciation to him.
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@the1957news Presidential Staffer Rosemond Obeng says her decision to join the NDC was driven by a desire to “rescue the soul of the country,” dismissing claims that her move was motivated by personal interest.
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