Social media users divided over Asamoah Gyan's decision to resign from NPP

There have been mixed reactions from Ghanaians following news of Asamoah Gyan denouncing his association with the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Many of the responses to the announcement on social media, particularly X, implied that the former footballer has taken this stand to protect his reputation and businesses.

Some also expressed concern over what might have informed his decision while a few others inferred that Gyan's disassociation depicts how badly things are managed in the party.

The Black Stars' all-time top scorer announced his departure from the New Patriotic Party and consequently, the Bawumia campaign team, stating that he is no longer affiliated with any political party.

In a statement issued via his social media handles on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Asamoah Gyan disclosed that henceforth he will be acting as a former footballer and philanthropist.

While Gyan did not disclose the reason for this move, he promised to remain committed to the advancement of the Ghanaian youth and continue to undertake initiatives that would develop the youth.

“I haven’t been fair to the youth and the people of Ghana. Henceforth, I am not affiliated with any political party. I will continue with my humanitarian work and help the youth of Ghana in my own small way. Nothing political. I wish all the political parties a peaceful election on the 7th of December. God bless our homeland Ghana. Thank you,” the caption of the statement reads.

Read some reactions below:

The center cannot hold in the NPP. When defeat looms large, everything becomes nonsense and meaningless. Asamoah Gyan is the latest to denounce and reject the NPP. He simply dropped Timothy Dr Bawumia. 😂

Congratulations in advance to John Mahama, the President of Ghana🎉💐👏 pic.twitter.com/cyHiPoqlSL

— Genuine😘🇬🇭 (@Janicegenuine) September 11, 2024

Did you and your team write this under duress? Cos I don't get it.
Your statement is unnecessary.
Your affiliation to a political party cannot and shouldn't deter you from philanthropic gestures. What do you mean by you haven't been fair...🤔🤔
Explain.

— Wagez (@deedykay) September 11, 2024

Asamoah Gyan has jumped off the sinking Elephant Ship.
Agye Ta, It is Impossible pic.twitter.com/X6XBldSxz1

— Baba Mohammed 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 (@Dorsty1R) September 11, 2024

This is a good decision and i hope you mean your words when you say you're not affiliated to any political party because we later don't want to see that it is a strategy to lure some youths for your party.
You shouldn't have joined any party openly at all but anyways.

— Fred (@GodfredNii5) September 11, 2024

Good one. I’ve been saying that celebrities should not be involved in politics. This American style politics we’ve copied divides.
Except you’re full ready to be affiliated with that party.
For those who make music, the authority should find a way for them to earn royalties

— Saharan-sub (🦊,🦊) (@godwin_france) September 11, 2024

All the best champ. The best move is not to be associated with any political party. That terrain is too volatile and hostile at the same time. Stay neutral because football is neutral. 🙌🙌

— Joe Austin (@Joeaustin007) September 11, 2024

What happened bro?
It's not wrong to be an NPP as we all know you to be.
Just let honesty and love of Ghana lead you.
But I wish you well.

— emmanuel (@emmaidoo2) September 11, 2024

What happened bro?
It's not wrong to be an NPP as we all know you to be.
Just let honesty and love of Ghana lead you.
But I wish you well.

— emmanuel (@emmaidoo2) September 11, 2024

That’s solid

— NII KPAKPO (@SweetKpakpo_) September 11, 2024

So how come joining NPP is not fair to youth of Ghana .. are saying NPP is not for the youth of Ghana .. Asamoah gyan should come clear

— KANYE East (@KingBrownChiki) September 11, 2024

That’s great ! Don’t stop helping people 👏

— 🎀Adjoa Lee ᴸᴿ🌹⭐ (@lee_adjoa) September 11, 2024

This is the doing of Bawumia but it’s good you learnt some lessons.

— Efo Filey 🔑 (@efo_phil) September 11, 2024

I’m very sure something didn’t go in your favor. A typical Ghanaian 😂

— SUPRA~888 (@king_supra1) September 11, 2024

It’s alright to be affiliated to a political party, you are a Ghanaian and have that right.
What is not right is supporting and defending their wrongful acts. Being affiliated to a political party doesn’t mean you can’t be philanthropic.
All the best on your decision 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/XzyEk0joJj

— lukmannn (@lukman2330) September 11, 2024

So nobody wants to associate with Npp again oooh🤣🤣🤣
Asamoah Gyan chair of sports , Npp manifesto committee says he can't continue again. pic.twitter.com/5fVc5i659O

— Mahama 2024 (@CitizenTechiman) September 11, 2024

Asamoah Gyan has just realized the NPP is on the verge of losing the elections. He has decided quite. 😀😀😀 https://t.co/TnQIuonzfI

— Zakaria Ibrahim Babamu🇬🇭 (@Babamuzak) September 11, 2024