New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has asserted that renowned broadcaster, Dr. Randy Abbey, used to support and work for his party.

According to him, Dr. Abbey was at some point considered to be the party’s parliamentary candidate for an unstated constituency, and that processes were put in place for that to happen.

Gabby, who made these remarks in a farewell message to the broadcaster as he left Metro TV after over 20 years at the media house, indicated that Dr. Abbey’s political alignment transformed over the years.

He also noted that even during the time Dr. Abbey was working for the NPP, he spoke of his fondness of President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

“Within the 23 years, we saw some transformation with Randy. Because Randy was very pro-NPP in the beginning. And I remember he was even being drafted to stand for Parliament. And I think even in 2008, I used to do a lot of work for the NPP with Danquah Institute’s communications. Randy was part of us.

“And I remember him saying at that time that, ‘It would be difficult for me if John Mahama becomes president because he is a very good friend of mine, and I'm very close to Ibrahim Mahama.’ He always said that, even in those days when he was part of our communication strategy team. Not outwardly, but we had a group that used to work together and plan for the NPP,” Gabby said.

He added, “And even when John Mahama became vice president, he still used to go on Peace FM. He was more pro-NPP, but he was always a bit… fair to the facts. I think that was one of his strengths.”

Dr. Randy Abbey is speculated to be in line for an appointment by President John Dramani Mahama.

Watch Gabby’s remarks in the video below:



BAI/AE

Watch the latest compilation of Twi news below:



Watch videos from Mahama's swearing-in below: