NPP condemns acts of violence and calls on President Mahama to address the situation
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a strong condemnation of recent acts of violence and lawlessness reportedly perpetrated by persons claiming to be members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong and released on January 11, 2025, the NPP described the incidents as “reckless and barbaric acts” and called on President John Dramani Mahama to take immediate steps to address the situation.
The statement follows incidents across the country in the aftermath of last year's election where persons claiming to be members of NDC have stormed public institutions and companies demanding the removal of management and staff as well as threatening to take over operations.
“These reckless and barbaric acts, which are creating unnecessary tension in the country, must not go unchecked,” the statement read.
The NPP urged President Mahama to demonstrate leadership by publicly denouncing these actions and taking necessary measures to restore calm.
“We call on the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, and his government to demonstrate true leadership by publicly condemning these shameful actions and taking the necessary steps to restore order and sanity in our dear country,” the statement added.
Security and rule of law
The party further called on security agencies, particularly the Inspector General of Police (IGP), to act with professionalism and impartiality.
“The security services have a constitutional duty to protect all citizens and uphold the rule of law. We expect swift and decisive action to restore order and ensure the safety of all Ghanaians, including public servants who are forcibly being ejected from their offices and residences by marauding NDC thugs without any justification,” the statement said.
The NPP highlighted a range of unlawful activities, including violent invasions of private properties, car seizures, and forced evictions, which have contributed to a climate of fear and instability.
Appeal to stakeholders
The NPP also appealed to the public, traditional authorities, religious leaders, and the diplomatic community to join in denouncing these acts of violence.
“Ghana has always been a beacon of peace and democracy, and such conduct threatens to erode the very foundations of our democracy,” the statement warned.
Call for accountability
The statement concluded with a direct appeal to President Mahama to take responsibility for ensuring peace and stability.
“We urge President Mahama to take immediate steps to exhibit leadership to protect the peace, stability, and respect for the rule of law. We will continue to hold him and his government responsible and accountable until they restore these values,” the party declared.
President calls on supporters to desist
It will be recalled that on Friday, President Mahama issued a firm call of restraint to NDC sympathisers regarding such illegal acts.
“I call on all our supporters and others involved in these illegal actions to desist immediately,” he urged at a thanksgiving event that took place at the National Mosque.
“We must do things differently, and we must act in a way that maintains the trust and confidence that the people of Ghana have placed in us.”
The president specifically referenced the actions of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2017, which many Ghanaians criticized, and emphasized that his government would not repeat those mistakes.
“Many people have said that what we are seeing now is the same thing the MPP did when they came into power in 2017, and that is why Ghanaians voted them out,” he remarked. “We must not copy these mistakes.”