Minority condemns NDC government over alleged political persecution

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned what it describes as a state-sponsored campaign of intimidation and persecution against political opponents by the NDC government. The group alleges that state institutions are being weaponized to harass members of the opposition, diverting attention from pressing national issues.

In a statement released on Sunday, February 23, the Minority accused the government of prioritizing political witch hunts instead of addressing its electoral promises, including economic recovery, job creation, and infrastructure development.

“This government is focusing on persecuting political opponents rather than delivering the promises they made to Ghanaians,” the statement said. “They vowed to reset the economy, create jobs, and improve infrastructure, but instead, they are using state institutions to settle political scores.”

The statement referenced comments made by President John Mahama on February 20, where he described Ghana’s economy under the Akufo-Addo administration as a “crime scene” and accused the previous government of “criminal mismanagement.” The Minority believes this was a deliberate attempt to justify the current crackdown on former government officials.

NPP’s Economic Record

Rejecting the allegations of economic mismanagement, the Minority pointed to key achievements under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration, including the Free SHS policy, STEM education investments, road infrastructure projects, the restoration of nursing and teacher trainee allowances, and the expansion of initiatives like One District One Factory (1D1F).

“If the economy was a ‘crime scene,’ how did the NPP government successfully implement Free SHS, build modern STEM schools, and undertake the most ambitious road infrastructure program in Ghana’s history?” the statement asked.

The Minority also claimed that at President Mahama’s first Cabinet meeting, discussions largely focused on former government officials. It alleged that shortly after the meeting, security agencies began summoning and interrogating opposition figures, describing the process as “aggressive and unlawful.”

Calls for Due Process

While acknowledging the importance of accountability, the Minority insists that legal procedures must be followed and that detentions and investigations should not be politically motivated.

“The recent trend of forcibly detaining individuals without due process is reminiscent of authoritarian regimes,” the statement noted, warning that such actions threaten Ghana’s democratic stability.

The group urged the government to focus on delivering its mandate rather than engaging in political vendettas. “Ghana’s democracy must not be reduced to a regime of political witch hunts and abuse of power. The government has a four-year mandate—let it be used to foster development, not division.”

The Minority reaffirmed its commitment to defending democratic rights and ensuring that governance remains focused on national progress rather than political retribution.