MC ISHMAEL UNDER FIRE ON ICAD TV — NANA NHYIRABA KWABENA ASRIFI FIRES STRONG WARNING ON “GHANA NTI MORNING SHOW” OVER MAHAMA INTERCHANGE COMMENT.

A heated segment on ICAD TV’s GHANA NTI MORNING SHOW has sparked widespread discussion after host Nana Nhyiraba Kwabena Asirifi strongly reacted to comments made by TikTok personality MC Ishmael regarding former President John Dramani Mahama. The discussion, which took place during a live phone-in segment, has since gone viral on social media, with many users debating whether the TikToker’s remarks were inappropriate or simply humorous commentary. The controversy began when MC Ishmael suggested that former President Mahama should go to his hometown to construct an interchange there and have his image drawn on the project. The statement, widely shared online, was seen by many as sarcastic and politically provocative, immediately drawing attention during the ICAD TV morning discussion. During the programme, Nana Nhyiraba Kwabena Asirifi delivered a firm and emotional response, condemning the nature of MC Ishmael’s comment. He described the statement as disrespectful, unnecessary, and harmful to serious national discussions, stressing that public infrastructure projects should not be turned into jokes or personal political attacks. He emphasized that: Interchange projects are national development assets Social media influencers must act responsibly when discussing politics Public discourse should promote unity, not division or ridicule The host used the moment to highlight broader concerns about how development issues are discussed in the media and online spaces. He stated that: National infrastructure should not be politicized for entertainment Ghana’s development conversation must remain serious and focused Influencers and commentators have a responsibility to shape public understanding He warned that careless statements can distort public debate and reduce serious development issues to social media trends. The ICAD TV segment also shifted into a wider discussion about Ghana’s infrastructure priorities, including roads, interchanges, and national planning. Nana Nhyiraba Kwabena Asirifi emphasized the need for responsible communication when discussing: Government projects and interchanges Political leadership and national development Public accountability and civic respect The confrontation has generated mixed reactions online: Some support the host’s strong stance against MC Ishmael’s comment Others defend the TikToker, saying it was social media humour The issue continues to trend across Ghanaian social media platforms