By Francis Kobena Tandoh
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday condemned acts of assault and harassment by the government against members of the largest opposition party, according to a statement.
The statement, issued from the Office of the former Vice President said the attacks, arrests, detentions and unconscionable bail terms have been a characteristic of the John Mahama-led administration since assuming power last year.
According to Dr. Bawumia, the action by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government undermine free speech and sets the country’s democratic practice backwards.
“I have observed with great concern the endless assault on the fundamental rights of officers, activists, and supporters of the New Patriotic Party across the country by this National Democratic Congress government,” read the statement.
“These actions undermine free speech and are setting Ghana’s democracy backwards. I condemn in the strongest terms, the unholy collaboration between the Executive, state investigative agencies, and some elements within the judiciary to use intimidation and harassment to silence members of the New Patriotic Party,” added the statement.
The NPP flagbearer served notice to officers of state institutions who engage in what he described as “unholy enterprise” that the day of accountability would come and that the abuse of state power would be accounted for.
He urged NPP members to stay firm by refusing to succumb to intimidation but continue to exercise their civic duty of holding accountable to its electioneering promises. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
Find the statement from the Office of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia below;
