Mahama government deliberately plotting to use state institutions to persecute opponents of the NPP – Minority alleges

The minority caucus in Parliament has accused the Mahama government of deliberately plotting to use state institutions to persecute opponents of the NPP and the previous government.

In a strongly worded statement, the minority caucus accused the government of prioritising and discussing how to persecute political opponents at its first cabinet meeting last week, adding that the swiftness with which activists of the NPP are being persecuted, is a result of the cabinet meeting.

“We are reliably informed that at President Mahama’s first Cabinet meeting, discussions were heavily centered on officials of the previous administration.”

“It is no coincidence that shortly after this meeting, the security agencies sprang into action, conducting aggressive and unlawful interrogations, forcefully inviting former appointees to the NIB, and instilling fear in political opponents,” the statement said.

“These actions are not about accountability—they are about political vengeance, designed to divert attention from the government’s failure to immediately roll out the very policies it promised Ghanaians and rather incite national anger against past government appointees.”

While acknowledging the ”importance of accountability” in governance,, the statement added that ”the pursuit of justice must adhere to due process and the rule of law.”

‘The recent trend of forcibly detaining individuals without proper legal procedures is reminiscent of authoritarian regimes and has no place in our democratic society.” 

“We remind the government that it has a four-year mandate to fulfill its promises to the Ghanaian people. This period should be dedicated to fostering development, ensuring peace, and upholding stability, rather than engaging in political witch hunts.”

 The minority caucus added that it will stand resolute and defend the democratic rights of all Ghanaians.

“If the Mahama administration is confident in its governance abilities, it must focus on delivering on its mandate, not on waging a politically-motivated witch-hunt. Ghana’s democracy must not be reduced to a regime of political vendettas and abuse of power. Our nation’s progress depends on unity, respect for the rule of law, and a collective commitment to the welfare of our citizens.”