The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Russia branch has expressed concerns over the alleged politicization of state institutions under the Mahama administration. Chairman Ebenezer Wepari stated that the use of state power to persecute opposition members undermines Ghana's democracy and the rule of law. He emphasized that prosecution should be driven by evidence, not politics. Wepari's comments reflect growing tensions between the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.
Wepari highlighted a pattern of state institutions being used to harass and intimidate NPP members. He cited the police, Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), and National Security as examples of institutions being "weaponised" against the opposition. This, he argued, is a departure from the principles of Ghana's democracy, which was built on the notion that no government is above the law. The NPP Russia branch is calling for an end to these practices.
The NPP Russia branch's statement condemned the Mahama administration's approach to accountability. Wepari argued that selective justice is being applied, with opposition figures being publicly paraded and detained without proper charges. He emphasized that due process is being ignored, and media trials are being used to persecute opposition members. This, he stated, erodes public confidence in the justice system.
Wepari outlined the consequences of the Mahama administration's actions. He stated that the politicization of prosecution undermines the rule of law, threatens Ghana's democracy, and damages the country's image. Investors and development partners, he noted, take note of how Ghana treats political dissent. The NPP Russia branch is urging the President to stop the persecution of opposition members.
The NPP Russia branch's call for action extends beyond the government. Wepari appealed to the Judiciary, Peace Council, Civil Society Organizations, Ghana Bar Association, clergy, and international community to speak out against the persecution of opposition members. He emphasized that Ghana belongs to all citizens, and no government has the right to criminalize opposition.
Wepari's statement concluded with a call for an end to the "dangerous path" of politicized persecution. He reiterated that evidence, not intimidation or abuse of state power, should drive prosecution. The NPP Russia branch's comments reflect growing concerns about the state of Ghana's democracy and the relationship between the NPP and NDC.
The issue has sparked a strong reaction from the NPP Russia branch. Chairman Ebenezer Wepari's statement emphasized that enough is enough and that the persecution of opposition members must stop. The situation remains a pressing concern for Ghana's democracy and the relationship between the government and opposition parties.
Key points
- The NPP Russia branch accuses the Mahama administration of using state institutions to persecute opposition members.
- The branch argues that prosecution should be driven by evidence, not politics.
- The situation has sparked concerns about the state of Ghana's democracy and the relationship between the NPP and NDC.
