Accra, Ghana – The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has categorically denied claims by Ukrainian communications firm Brandcom that it was contracted to execute a $280,000 digital smear campaign against former President and NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama during the 2024 presidential election.
In a strongly-worded statement released on August 3, 2025, the NPP described the allegations as “false, baseless, and defamatory,” asserting unequivocally that it has no past or present contractual relationship with Brandcom or any of its affiliates.
The dispute stems from a pre-litigation notice issued by Brandcom, in which the firm demanded payment of $280,000 for alleged digital consultancy services. The company claims it was hired to run over 400 fake social media accounts, produce memes and video content ridiculing Mahama’s “24-hour economy” proposal, and conduct a coordinated online disinformation campaign targeting the NDC leader.
However, the NPP has firmly rebutted these assertions, stating:
“At no point did the party’s leadership authorize, instruct, or engage with any individual or firm—foreign or local—for the purposes of running fake accounts or executing any form of disinformation or unethical digital campaign.”
The governing party emphasized that its electoral strategies have always been based on issue-driven campaigns and credible policy advocacy, rather than manipulation or character attacks.
Beyond denying the claims, the NPP accused Brandcom and certain media platforms of attempting to deliberately mislead the public and tarnish the party’s image ahead of the next political cycle. The statement warned of possible legal action against both the Ukrainian firm and any media outlets that publish or amplify what it terms “unsubstantiated and malicious allegations.”
Nonetheless, Brandcom has stood by its claims, insisting it possesses documented evidence, including audio recordings of conversations allegedly held with persons acting on behalf of the NPP. The company has threatened to release the recordings if the payment is not settled.
The political fallout comes amid heightened scrutiny of foreign influence and digital manipulation in Ghanaian politics, with civil society groups repeatedly urging political parties to uphold ethical standards in campaign communication and electoral engagement.
As the story unfolds, observers await whether Brandcom will produce the purported evidence—and how the NPP will respond legally should the matter escalate.
Source – My News Ghana
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