Former spokesperson of The New Force, Shalimar Abbiusi, has broken her silence on the controversial campaign that thrust her into Ghana’s political spotlight, revealing that she was never paid for her role in the movement’s widely circulated launch video and had no idea it was tied to a political agenda.
Speaking publicly for the first time about the issue, Abbiusi disclosed that she agreed to participate in the project under the belief that it was a humanitarian initiative aimed at social impact, not a political campaign linked to Nana Kwame Bediako and The New Force.
“I was never paid for that video. I agreed to be the spokesperson for The New Force not knowing it had a political tone or background. I thought I was going to be the face of a humanitarian project,” she stated.
Her remarks shed new light on one of the most talked-about political campaign launches in Ghana in recent years, where her appearance in the promotional video generated widespread public interest and debate.
Abbiusi’s involvement with the movement later became even more controversial after her arrest and eventual deportation from Ghana, a development that sparked public discussion and criticism from different quarters. While details surrounding her legal troubles drew headlines at the time, her latest comments suggest she may not have fully understood the political implications of the role she accepted.
Her revelation has also raised fresh questions about transparency within political campaigns and the responsibilities of public figures and organizations when engaging individuals for high-profile projects.
As public reaction continues, Abbiusi’s statement adds a new dimension to the ongoing conversation surrounding The New Force and its unconventional rise on Ghana’s political scene.
