The Majority Caucus in Parliament has raised concerns over intelligence reports suggesting plans to intensify attacks on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after the swearing-in of President-elect John Dramani Mahama.
Deputy Majority Leader Patricia Appiagyei who disclosed this condemned what she described as a series of violent acts perpetrated by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during and after the December 7 elections.
Addressing a press conference in Parliament on January 4, 2025, Hon Appiagyei alleged that NDC-sponsored thugs carried out coordinated attacks across the country, targeting Electoral Commission offices, public officials, and properties belonging to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the elections.
She said, “In Damongo, NDC thugs set the Electoral Commission office ablaze. In Tepa, the EC office was torched, while in Nyankpala, NDC thugs vandalized a vehicle belonging to the NPP Regional Organizer and blocked roads.”
“These actions are a blatant assault on our democracy and must be condemned by all.”
The Majority Caucus also detailed incidents at Techiman South Collation Centre, where pink sheets were allegedly destroyed, and similar arson attacks in Ayensuano resulted in losing electoral materials.
The Deputy Majority leader claimed that government officials are being targeted in post-election violence and stated, “On December 9, Hon. Ursula Owusu Ekuful, Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, had her residence and office vandalized, resulting in the theft of valuable items, including a pickup truck and three motorbikes.”
The Majority accused senior NDC figures, including Kofi Totobi Quakyi and Col. Larry Gbevlo-Lartey (rtd), of orchestrating these violent acts.
“Reliable intelligence suggests that these individuals are behind plans to escalate violence after the swearing-in of President-Elect John Dramani Mahama,” Appiagyei alleged.
Despite these accusations, the Majority Caucus lauded the peaceful concession by NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, calling it “a singular act of statesmanship” that preserved national peace. They urged the NDC to prioritize governance over confrontation.
“The NDC should note that it has won elections to govern, not to disturb the peace of Ghana. Focus on governance and leave the NPP alone,” Appiagyei emphasized.
The Caucus called on the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to act decisively against any acts of violence.
“No one should be considered above the law. The safety and security of every Ghanaian must be prioritized,” she stressed.
The Majority Caucus also urged Ghanaians to reject violence and uphold democratic principles adding, “We stand ready to work with all stakeholders, including the NDC, to safeguard the peace and stability that have been the bedrock of our political system.”
The press conference comes as Ghana prepares for the transition of power on January 7 with the president-elect’s swearing-in. The Majority Caucus has affirmed the government’s commitment to a peaceful and smooth handover.
