Netizens have criticised comments made by former National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma West, Kobby Mensah, after he complained about the demolition of his property, which is believed to have been built on a waterway.

Kobby Mensah claimed he had supported the NDC financially and materially while the party was in opposition and therefore could not understand why government officials were now allowing his property to be demolished.

He also indicated his readiness to take legal action against the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and the Member of Parliament (MP) involved.

“I sponsored the party when we were in opposition. I sponsored the party with my money and my resources. The national executives are aware. So, if I sponsored the party to come to power, and the party appoints ministers and MCEs who will now haunt me and intimidate me because they don’t want me to do anything here, I am going to sue the MCE and the MP. I will make sure the law takes its course,” Kobby Mensah said.

'I sponsored NDC into power, yet my property was demolished' - Former PC fumes

His comments have triggered a backlash online, with many users questioning the logic behind his argument and insisting that political support does not grant anyone the right to violate planning regulations or build on unauthorised land.

“He sponsored the NDC, so does that give him a licence to perpetuate illegality and build on waterways? What kind of logic is this?” one user questioned.

Others also defended the actions of the MCE and MP, arguing that they were prioritising national interest over party loyalty by enforcing planning laws.

“He doesn’t understand why they’re not allowing him to continue. The MCE and the minister are only putting Ghana first before party, and that’s what we want as a country,” another netizen argued.

Another comment echoed similar sentiments, stressing that political affiliation does not excuse illegal construction while linking such developments to flooding challenges in the country.

“You sponsoring the party doesn’t give you the right to build on a waterway. Because of your selfish interests, places are being flooded. Being a party member does not make you bigger than the law.”

He doesn’t understand why they’re not allowing him to continue. The MCE and the minister are only putting Ghana first before party, and that’s what we want as a country.

— #NAFOKormla Fella 🇬🇭🤝🇺🇦 (@NafokormlaHo) May 31, 2026

He sponsored NDC and so that his license to perpetuate illegality and build in waterways. What kind of logic is this? https://t.co/DmEyvKyZs2

— A-Jay🇨🇦🇬🇭 (@nyavorx) May 31, 2026

Being "a sponsor" of the Great NDC is not and can not be a licence to LAWLESSNESS.

— Samuel Osei K Kelvin (@realKelvin_gh) May 31, 2026

Man, your last submission has given you out.

Take heart and move on, next time do things the proper and legal way. https://t.co/QjqR3lSuLl

— the bold forum (@TheBoldForum) May 31, 2026

NDC is a joke the same way power greed made Npp fall the same way NDC will fall they learnt nothing in opposition https://t.co/W35cJoQiYh

— Nana sarpong ohemaa flint (@Akose298996) May 31, 2026