A Ukrainian public relations firm has issued a legal threat against Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP), alleging the party owes $280,000 for services rendered during the 2024 presidential election. The firm, Brandcom, claims it was contracted to orchestrate a digital campaign aimed at discrediting opposition candidate John Mahama—a campaign the agency says remains unpaid following the NPP’s electoral defeat.
In a pre-litigation notice, Brandcom accuses the NPP of commissioning a covert media operation that included the creation of 87 memes and infographics mocking Mahama’s flagship “24-hour economy” proposal. The firm also alleges it managed a network of 430 fake social media accounts and produced four videos criticizing Mahama’s previous tenure as president. These efforts, according to Brandcom, were part of a broader strategy to sway public opinion, particularly among young voters.
Brandcom claims the campaign was modeled on tactics it has used in Ukraine, involving mass dissemination of content through coordinated digital channels. Technical analysis of the materials allegedly used in the campaign revealed metadata linked to IP addresses in Kyiv, further suggesting foreign involvement. Investigators also found that many of the accounts used to spread anti-Mahama content had previously posted pro-Ukraine and anti-Russia messages, raising concerns about the repurposing of propaganda tools across geopolitical contexts.
The agency has threatened to release what it describes as incriminating evidence—including recorded conversations with NPP officials—if the payment is not made. In addition to the original fee, Brandcom is reportedly seeking compensation for late payments and legal costs.
Independent journalists investigating the matter uncovered that Brandcom has previously advertised its political experience in Africa and maintains ties with media professionals across both Ukraine and the continent. Their findings lend weight to the agency’s claims, though the full scope of the alleged collaboration between the NPP and Brandcom remains unclear.
The controversy has sparked renewed debate over the role of foreign influence in Ghanaian politics and the ethical boundaries of digital campaigning. As legal proceedings loom, questions persist about the transparency of political communications and the potential erosion of public trust in democratic institutions.
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This, if it proves to be true, is very shameful. But MPP does not know what shame is really. Lying is part and parcel of their existential history. From UP time uptil now they have lied and lied and lied!! Meanwhile if given the stolen chances to govern, they fail abysmally which is why one cannot understand why the keep interested in governing this country!