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The minority in Parliament has issued a stern call for President John Mahama to take immediate and decisive action in response to alleged attacks on state institutions by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The minority is alarmed by reports of NDC supporters forcibly taking control of state properties and evicting public officials from their residences, actions that they argue threaten the integrity of the country’s governance and the rule of law.
Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei, speaking to journalists in Parliament, condemned the reported incidents as both alarming and unacceptable.
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She described these actions as a direct challenge to the country’s democratic institutions and warned that such lawlessness could have severe consequences for the nation’s political and social stability.
“These attacks suggest a troubling agenda aimed at reshaping the country’s institutions through illegitimate means,” Appiagyei stated. “The violence and unlawful actions we are witnessing are deeply connected to the President’s own actions or inaction.”
Appiagyei’s remarks come amid growing concern over a series of incidents in which NDC supporters have allegedly seized state properties, forcibly evicted public officials, and caused widespread disruption in various government sectors.
These incidents, she argued, are part of a broader campaign to weaken the country’s democratic framework and impose an alternative agenda that seeks to erode the principles of justice, fairness, and accountability.
At the heart of the minority’s concerns is the establishment of the “Operation Recover All Looms” (ORAL) committee by President Mahama even before his official swearing-in. Appiagyei criticised the formation of this committee, claiming that it has fuelled a hostile and lawless environment that has contributed to the current unrest.
“The establishment of the ORAL committee set the tone for what we are seeing now. It has contributed to the atmosphere of hostility and lawlessness, which is being exploited by those with a hidden agenda,” she added. “This is not just about isolated incidents. It is about a deliberate effort to destabilise our institutions and undermine the rule of law.”
The minority has called for an immediate end to these alleged acts of violence and intimidation, emphasising that such actions, if left unchecked, could have far-reaching consequences for the nation’s governance.
They warned that continued attacks on state institutions could weaken the country’s security, destabilise government operations, and erode public trust in the administration’s ability to maintain law and order.
“The President must act now to restore order and uphold the rule of law,” Appiagyei stressed. “If this violence is allowed to continue unchecked, it will undermine the credibility of our institutions and the security of our nation. The actions of a few must not be allowed to dictate the future of our democracy.”
The minority’s concerns also extend to the broader implications of these attacks, which they argue are part of a larger pattern of unlawful behaviour that has escalated under the current administration.
They have raised questions about the role of the President in fostering or failing to address these actions, claiming that his inaction in the face of such violence is enabling the breakdown of institutional integrity.
The NPP minority has warned that if the situation is not addressed promptly, the country could face a deepening crisis of governance. They fear that the continued acts of violence, intimidation, and unlawful behaviour could destabilise the country’s political environment, erode the public’s confidence in government institutions, and create a climate of fear that will be difficult to overcome.
“The longer this continues, the greater the risk to our democracy,” Appiagyei concluded. “We need immediate action from the president to bring an end to these acts of violence and to restore the rule of law across the country.”
