The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned what it describes as the government’s growing misuse of state institutions to intimidate and persecute political opponents.
In a statement released on February 23, the Minority accused the administration of President John Mahama of prioritizing political witch-hunts instead of addressing pressing national issues.
They argued that rather than delivering on promises such as the implementation of a 24-hour economy, job creation, and infrastructure development, the government has instead resorted to targeting members of the opposition to divert attention from its struggles in governance.
The Minority further pointed to President Mahama’s recent remarks, in which he described the economy under the previous administration as a “crime scene,” as a calculated move to justify politically motivated investigations.
“By branding the previous administration’s economic management as criminal, the president has given cover for his government’s actions to unjustly target political opponents under the guise of accountability,” the statement read.
The Caucus emphasized that under the NPP administration, key achievements such as Free SHS, STEM education, and infrastructure expansion were made despite global economic challenges.
Additionally, the statement accused the government of deliberately using security agencies to instill fear among opposition members.
“We are reliably informed that at President Mahama’s first Cabinet meeting, discussions were heavily centered on officials of the previous administration. Shortly after, the security agencies sprang into action, unlawfully interrogating and detaining former appointees,” they claimed.
The Minority called on the government to focus on fulfilling its mandate rather than engaging in what they described as politically motivated persecution.
