Former Defense Minister and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has raised concerns about the increasing militarization of Ghana’s political space, alleging that the government is using the military to intimidate citizens—including himself.
Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, February 12, Nitiwul revealed that armed military personnel had been trailing his movements, a situation he believes threatens Ghana’s democratic principles.
“They are using soldiers to intimidate Ghanaians, including myself, and that is not democracy,” he lamented.
His remarks follow a recent military raid on the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, an incident that has sparked widespread outrage and speculation about political persecution.
During the raid, heavily armed soldiers stormed Ofori-Atta’s home, fueling fears that state security forces are being deployed to target individuals considered politically inconvenient.
While the government has yet to officially address these incidents, critics—particularly members of the previous administration—argue that such actions reflect a troubling pattern of militarized intimidation against political figures.
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