NPP accuses Mahama administration of harassing opposition through state institutions

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the John Mahama administration of orchestrating a systematic campaign of harassment and intimidation against its members through the alleged misuse of state institutions.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong said the party is deeply concerned about what it perceives as growing political interference in the operations of security agencies and sections of the judiciary.

“The party has held demonstrations and numerous press conferences reminding President John Mahama and his government that we are a nation of rule of law. We have asked the NDC government to stop its continuous weaponisation of the state security and the judiciary against political opponents," he said.

Despite several appeals for restraint, Mr. Kodua accused the government of ignoring calls for fairness, insisting that Ghana’s democracy is being “slowly poisoned by the abuse of power.”

The NPP General Secretary also highlighted persistent violations of constitutional rights, particularly Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees bail for arrested or detained persons.

“It is increasingly concerning that the state security agencies continue to flout with impunity the Constitution of Ghana, particularly Article 14,” he said.

Mr. Kodua reaffirmed that the NPP will not be intimidated by what it considers targeted actions against its members, vowing that the party will “not back down” in its pursuit of justice and accountability.

“Unfortunately, all our calls are falling on deaf ears, but as a party we shall not back down on our resolve to fight this injustice,” he emphasised.