Mzbel
Outspoken Ghanaian musician Mzbel has stirred fresh political debate after boldly declaring that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has supported her more than her own party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking on ATUU on UTV, hosted by Nana Romeo, the NDC loyalist did not hold back as she expressed deep frustration with the party she says she was “born into.”
“I have supported the NDC with my own money but I never received anything from them, not even a chance to perform at their events, even if I lobbied for it,” she revealed.
Mzbel explained that her love for the NDC dates back to the era of former President Jerry John Rawlings, insisting her allegiance is rooted in family tradition and upbringing.
“I was born into NDC from Rawlings’ time. I don’t know why I love NDC but it is because of where I was born — everyone is NDC,” she said. “I love NDC but unfortunately these new people who get positions in the party think they are more NDC than those of us who were there before them.”
Detailing her sacrifices, Mzbel disclosed that she personally funded campaign activities during the party’s recent campaign season, printing T-shirts, transporting supporters and buying food — all at her own expense.
“Nobody gave me anything,” she stressed. “I have made up my mind that next time I won’t get involved.”
In a surprising twist, the singer admitted that although she is not an NPP member, prominent individuals within the ruling party showed her kindness during difficult times — particularly during her mother’s funeral.
She revealed that Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, donated money after seeing her WhatsApp broadcast message, despite not being a close friend. She also cited financial support from an NPP associate in Kumasi.
“When politics has helped me, it’s the NPP people,” she said bluntly.
Mzbel further disclosed that she once worked briefly at Wontumi TV when times were tough but chose to resign during the campaign period because of her NDC affiliation. Meanwhile, she claims influential NDC figures who own radio stations refused to offer her employment opportunities.
“Yes, NPP helped me more than the NDC,” she concluded.