Heated Political Exchange Erupts on TV3 Between Domfeh and Gyampo
A heated political exchange erupted on Ghana’s TV3 during Saturday’s episode of ‘The Key Points.’ University of Ghana professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr. George Domfeh clashed intensely on live television. Specifically, Dr. Domfeh, an advisor to Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, nearly lunged at Professor Gyampo. The incident occurred amid a highly charged discussion about Ghana’s severe economic challenges. Consequently, videos of the confrontation quickly went viral across social media platforms. The incident starkly highlights the boiling tensions within Ghana’s political discourse.
The panel discussion focused on the current administration’s economic woes. However, things became spicy quickly as the two men traded accusations of political bias. Tensions peaked when Dr. Domfeh launched a pointed attack. He accused Professor Gyampo of past hypocrisy. Furthermore, he claimed Gyampo used his university position to benefit the NDC, leading to government appointments. Professor Gyampo fired back strongly. Nevertheless, he dismissed the remarks as mere personal attacks. He vigorously defended his right to critique the NPP’s economic record. Eyewitness accounts suggest Professor Gyampo’s comments were not extremely provocative. Yet, Dr. Domfeh reportedly took the remarks personally.
In the heat of the moment, Dr. Domfeh stood up aggressively toward Professor Gyampo. He raised his hand, causing panic among the panelists. Multiple video clips captured this near-slap or shove. Although he stopped short of physical contact, the moment was chaotic. Other panelists and the production crew had to intervene immediately to de-escalate the situation. The show wrapped up awkwardly. Crucially, no arrests or formal complaints were reported later that evening. Subsequently, social media completely erupted with activity. Key video clips garnered over 50,000 views in under two hours.
This incident is more than a random scuffle. Indeed, it reflects a microcosm of Ghana’s political polarization ahead of the 2026 election. Dr. Domfeh defended NPP policies like the digital levy. Conversely, Professor Gyampo slammed them as “economic malaise and corruption.” In fact, Domfeh called TV3 a “one-sided show” favoring the NDC view. Meanwhile, the polarization continues strongly online. NPP supporters defended Domfeh. They claimed he was “fed up with naked lies” and political bias. In contrast, NDC sympathizers quickly labeled the action “thuggery.” They demanded swift accountability for the aggression. The heated political exchange showed how deep economic frustrations are currently running. Therefore, the entire episode serves as a clear warning sign.
