The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the administration of President John Mahama of turning key state institutions into tools of political persecution against its members.
Addressing a press conference in Accra, the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, alleged that the government has been orchestrating a deliberate campaign of harassment and intimidation through the misuse of security agencies and sections of the judiciary.
According to him, institutions that are mandated to operate independently have been “weaponised” to silence dissent and suppress opposition voices.
“The party has organised demonstrations and held several press briefings to remind President John Mahama and his government that Ghana is a nation governed by the rule of law,” Mr. Kodua stated. “We have consistently called on the NDC government to end its continued weaponization of state security and the judiciary against political opponents.”
He lamented that despite repeated appeals for fairness and restraint, the government has ignored these concerns, warning that Ghana’s democracy is being “gradually undermined by the abuse of power.”
Mr. Kodua further raised alarm over persistent violations of citizens’ constitutional rights, especially Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees the right to bail for individuals arrested or detained.
“It is deeply troubling that state security agencies continue to disregard the Constitution with impunity, particularly the provisions of Article 14,” he said.
He reaffirmed the NPP’s determination to resist what the party perceives as targeted political actions, insisting that the party “will not be cowed into submission.”
“Despite our concerns falling on deaf ears, we remain resolute in our fight against injustice,” he concluded.
