February 11, 2025

NPP denounces acts of violence and urges President Mahama to take action

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Justin Kodua Frimpong

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned recent violent and unlawful actions reportedly carried out by individuals claiming to be affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement released on January 11, 2025, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP described these acts as “reckless and barbaric” and called on President John Dramani Mahama to take immediate steps to address the escalating situation.

The condemnation comes in the wake of several incidents across the country where individuals identifying as NDC supporters have reportedly stormed public institutions and private companies. These individuals have demanded the removal of staff members and threatened to take control of operations. These actions have contributed to growing tension and instability, especially following the previous year’s elections.

In the statement, the NPP emphasized the urgency of addressing these violent acts, which it argues are fostering unnecessary tension in the country. The party called on President Mahama to show leadership and take swift action. “These reckless and barbaric acts, which are creating unnecessary tension in the country, must not go unchecked,” the NPP said. The party further urged the President to publicly condemn the actions of the alleged NDC supporters and to take the necessary steps to restore calm and order in the country. “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 read.

The NPP also directed its appeal to security agencies, particularly the Inspector General of Police (IGP), urging them to act with professionalism and impartiality in handling the situation. The party reminded the security forces of their constitutional duty to protect all citizens and uphold the rule of law, regardless of political affiliation. “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 being forcibly ejected from their offices and residences by marauding NDC thugs,” the NPP said.

The party went on to highlight various unlawful activities carried out by those involved in these disturbances. These include violent invasions of private properties, unlawful car seizures, and the forced eviction of individuals from their homes or offices. Such acts, according to the NPP, have created a climate of fear and insecurity across the nation. The party called on President Mahama to take responsibility for addressing these issues, stressing that leadership was needed to restore peace and security. “We urge President Mahama to take immediate steps to exhibit leadership and ensure peace, stability, and respect for the rule of law. We will continue to hold him and his government accountable until these values are restored,” the NPP concluded.

In addition, the NPP called on other stakeholders in society, including the public, traditional authorities, religious leaders, and the diplomatic community, to join in condemning the acts of violence. The party expressed concern that these actions threaten the very foundation of Ghana’s democracy. “Ghana has always been a beacon of peace and democracy, and such conduct threatens to erode the very foundations of our democracy,” the NPP warned.

In response to these events, President Mahama issued a public call for restraint. At a thanksgiving event held at the National Mosque on Friday, he urged NDC supporters to immediately desist from engaging in illegal activities. “I call on all our supporters and others involved in these illegal actions to desist immediately,” the President stated. He further emphasized that Ghana must act in a manner that preserves the trust and confidence the people have placed in its leadership. “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,” he added.

President Mahama also acknowledged the criticism surrounding the NPP’s actions in 2017, when the party came into power. He stated that such mistakes should not be repeated by his government. “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.”

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