President-elect John Dramani Mahama has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the country’s security agencies to take decisive action to curb the rising incidents of lawlessness following the December 7 general elections.
There are reports indicating that alleged supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have stormed several state agencies, ransacking offices and causing disruptions.
In a national address on Tuesday, December 10, Mahama condemned these acts of vandalism and lawlessness, calling for an immediate end to the attacks on state offices and installations.
Please read full address below
My brothers and sisters,
I come before you tonight as your President-elect to again express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support in Saturday’s election.
This is a moment of hope, unity, and opportunity for our great nation. However, I must address a matter of urgent importance.
Transitions from one administration to another create the impression of a vacuum of power. Certain people are easily compelled to act in their own parochial interest instead of the national interest.
I have received reports of attacks on state offices and installations. While it is unclear who is behind these attacks, I condemn them in no uncertain terms. These acts must cease immediately.
As I said during my post-declaration speech, I urge the youth not to vent their frustration in criminal enterprises. Instead, they must channel their anger and frustration into the positive enterprise of resetting and rebuilding our beloved nation.
I urge all citizens to remain calm and avoid actions that could harm our institutions and democracy. We have fought hard for change, and now is the time to demonstrate our commitment to building the Ghana we want through unity and understanding.
Because state power is still in the hands of the present administration, I call on the president and the security agencies to act decisively to curb the ongoing acts of lawlessness.
Thank you, and may God bless Ghana.
