The Minority Caucus has issued a strong warning to the government, urging it to shift focus from political vendettas and concentrate on fulfilling its campaign promises.
According to the Caucus in a statement released on Sunday, February 23, the current administration has so far demonstrated more interest in persecuting opposition members rather than addressing key economic and social issues affecting Ghanaians.
They argue that the government was elected to provide solutions to challenges such as unemployment, economic instability, and infrastructure deficits—not to engage in political witch-hunts.
The statement highlighted the inconsistency in President Mahama’s claim that the economy was “criminally mismanaged” by the previous government, stating that despite economic challenges, the Akufo-Addo administration successfully implemented significant programs.
“If the economy was indeed a crime scene, how did we manage to roll out the most ambitious road infrastructure program in Ghana’s history? How did we sustain Free SHS and support STEM education?” the statement questioned.
The Minority believes the government is deliberately painting the previous administration in a bad light to shift attention away from its own inefficiencies.
Furthermore, the Caucus expressed concerns about the government’s use of security agencies to intimidate and harass former officials.
They described the recent interrogations and detentions of opposition members as a sign of creeping authoritarianism.
“The pursuit of justice must adhere to due process and the rule of law. The recent trend of forcibly detaining individuals without proper legal procedures is reminiscent of authoritarian regimes and has no place in our democratic society,” the statement said.
The Minority insisted that governance should be about development, unity, and service to the people not political retaliation.
