Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged President John Dramani Mahama to intervene against the intimidation and attacks on former government appointees by security agencies.
He emphasized that Ghana is a nation of laws and called for the NDC government to avoid using state forces to suppress political opponents.
Addressing the media in Parliament after the raid on former Bank of Ghana Governor Ernest Addison’s home, Afenyo-Markin appealed to the President to use his final term to promote political tolerance and justice.
He stated, “Even if there were past excesses in executive power, you have the chance to create a positive legacy.”
The Minority Leader condemned the alleged heavy-handed tactics of security forces, warning that such actions risk destabilizing the country and forcing citizens to seek self-protection.
He acknowledged the importance of accountability but stressed that investigations must be conducted within the framework of the law, without infringing on human rights.
“We are tired of the intimidation, the attacks, and the hypocrisy. These acts of terror are relics of the past. They have no place in our democracy,” he lamented.
“Even legitimate inquiries should be done by the law. We are not against accountability, but we are against human rights abuses and the lawless excesses of security operatives,” he stressed.
The Minority leader also cautioned the NDC majority in Parliament against using their numbers and political power to intimidate opponents, reminding them that political landscapes shift.
“Today, they have 187 seats and the presidency. They should not forget that not long ago, we had 169 seats and also controlled the presidency. This vicious cycle of using power to intimidate must cease,” he warned.
He accused security forces led by Richard Jakpa, the Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, of unlawfully targeting former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
He described the move as ‘terrorizing and traumatizing a respected Ghanaian citizen who has dedicated his life to public service.’
Afenyo-Markin urged President Mahama to protect Ghana’s democracy, uphold the rule of law, and foster an environment of political tolerance and justice as part of his lasting legacy.
By Osumanu Al-Hassan/thenewsbulletin24.com
