The NPP minority caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned the administration of President John Mahama, accusing it of “witch-hunting” political opponents as a substitute of specializing in fulfilling the Nationwide Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 2024 marketing campaign guarantees.
This follows the detention of two former appointees of the Akufo-Addo administration by the National Investigative Bureau (NIB) over the weekend in two separate circumstances.
Within the first occasion, former Ghana Infrastructure Funding Fund (GIIF) Board Chairman, Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi, was detained in reference to alleged monetary impropriety throughout his tenure.
Moreover, Kwaku Ohene Gyan, the previous Deputy Director of Operations on the Nationwide Service Scheme (NSS), was detained in relation to the NSS ghost identify scandal.
Nonetheless, in a press release issued on Monday, twenty third February, the opposition MPs described these detentions as acts of political persecution.
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The assertion alleged that the NIB’s actions had been a direct directive from the federal government following its first Cupboard assembly final Friday.
The caucus claimed:
We’re reliably knowledgeable that at President Mahama’s first Cupboard assembly, discussions closely centred on officers of the earlier administration. It’s no coincidence that shortly after this assembly, the safety companies sprang into motion, conducting aggressive and illegal interrogations, forcefully inviting former appointees to the NIB, and instilling worry in political opponents.
The assertion additional pressured:
We acknowledge the significance of accountability in governance. Nonetheless, the pursuit of justice should adhere to due course of and the rule of regulation. The latest development of forcibly detaining people with out correct authorized procedures is harking back to authoritarian regimes and has no place in our democratic society.
The minority additionally responded to President Mahama’s latest remarks alleging that the earlier administration had “criminally mishandled” the economic system.
They argued that the Akufo-Addo administration efficiently navigated international challenges and cautioned the president in opposition to trying to rewrite historical past.
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The caucus concluded its assertion by reaffirming its dedication to defending the democratic rights of all Ghanaians and urged the Mahama administration to concentrate on delivering on its mandate quite than partaking in a politically motivated witch-hunt.
