NPP blasts Mahama govt for turning state institutions into political tools to harass opposition members
NPP accuses the Mahama administration of turning state institutions into tools to harass opposition members.
The party raises alarms over violations of Article 14, which guarantees bail for arrested or detained persons.
NPP accuses the Mahama administration of turning state institutions into tools to harass opposition members.
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the John Mahama administration of using state institutions to harass and intimidate its members, describing it as a deliberate campaign to stifle political dissent.
Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua
At a press conference in Accra, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong expressed deep concern over what he called increasing political interference in security agencies and parts of the judiciary. He argued that institutions meant to operate independently have instead been turned into “political weapons” to silence critics and suppress opposition voices.
“The party has held demonstrations and numerous press conferences reminding President Mahama and his government that we are a nation governed by the rule of law,” Mr. Kodua said.
He added that despite repeated appeals for restraint, the government has ignored calls for fairness, with Ghana’s democracy reportedly being “slowly poisoned by the abuse of power.”
Mr. Kodua also raised alarms over violations of constitutional rights, particularly Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees bail for persons arrested or detained. He said it is “increasingly concerning that state security agencies continue to flout the Constitution with impunity.”
Despite what the NPP sees as targeted actions against its members, the General Secretary affirmed that the party will not be intimidated and remains committed to pursuing justice and accountability.
“Unfortunately, all our calls are falling on deaf ears, but as a party, we shall not back down on our resolve to fight this injustice,” he emphasized.
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By: Aboagye Frank Jackson
