Ibrahim Adjei, a former Assistant Secretary at the Office of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, has issued a strong warning to the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, accusing it of abusing state power in actions he believes are aimed at intimidating members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

His comments follow the recent arrest of NPP youth activist Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi, as well as an attempted arrest of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on May 26, Mr. Adjei urged the ruling party to act within the bounds of the law, reminding them that political authority is temporary and must be exercised in service of the people.
"The NDC administration must be mindful that this power, as far as you may wish for it, is not everlasting. And so, because of that, you need to work within the confines of the law and in the interest of the public in executing what you deem as necessary. I was just giving that as a caution," he said.

Mr. Adjei further explained the importance of due process, calling for democratic principles to be upheld regardless of which political party is in power.

"You can get Adenta Kumi, Chairman Wontumi, even Ibrahim Adjei to come and answer questions, but do so by the law and upholding the rights of the people," he said.

His remarks come in the aftermath of Adenta Kumi’s arrest by operatives of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on Friday, May 24.

Mr. Kumi was charged with the publication of false news after allegedly making unverified claims on social media and during a radio interview.

The claims were tied to a petition he submitted to the President, calling for the dissolution of a committee investigating the Chief Justice.

Kumi has since been released, reportedly following high-level discussions involving security officials and the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

In a related incident, Chairman Wontumi was at the center of a tense standoff on Friday, May 23, after a joint team of National Security and police officers attempted to arrest him at his residence.

The operation sparked protests from NPP supporters who gathered outside his home, denouncing the move as politically motivated.

During the standoff, Wontumi reportedly agreed to cooperate and is expected to appear before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Monday, May 26.