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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has made an urgent appeal to President-elect John Dramani Mahama to rein in his supporters following reports of widespread violence and unrest allegedly involving members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a statement, Dr. Bawumia expressed deep concern over incidents of lawlessness and thuggery, which he claimed were being unleashed on innocent citizens and state institutions. According to him, there have been reports of NDC supporters storming collation centers with weapons, attempting to forcibly declare their parliamentary candidates as winners in some constituencies.
Dr. Bawumia also alleged that these actions have extended to attacks on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and individuals perceived to be NPP sympathizers. Private properties and homes, he said, have not been spared, with some victims reportedly receiving death threats. State institutions and public offices have also been looted, leading to their temporary closure in certain areas.
“These reprehensible acts, coming after an electoral process widely regarded as credible, are deeply regrettable and threaten the peace and unity of the country,” Dr. Bawumia stated. He urged President-elect Mahama to take decisive action to restore calm and demonstrate his commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s democracy.
The Vice President further warned that if the situation persists, citizens may be forced to take measures to protect themselves, potentially escalating tensions and undermining the successful conduct of the elections.
Ghana, widely celebrated as a beacon of democracy in Africa, now faces the challenge of managing post-election tensions and ensuring a peaceful transition. Dr. Bawumia’s call for leadership and action highlights the urgency of maintaining stability in the country during this critical period.
Read His Statement Below
H.E John Dramani Mahama Please Call Your Supporters To Order To Preserve The Peace And Unity of The Country.
I have noted with deep concern the embarrassing state of lawlessness and thuggery being unleashed on innocent Ghanaians and state institutions by members of the National Democratic Congress.
I wish to call on the President-elect, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, to exhibit statesmanship by reining in his supporters in order to preserve the peace and unity of the country. There have been many incidents of NDC members besieging collation centres with offensive weapons to forcibly declare NDC parliamentary candidates as winners of some parliamentary contests. We believe that this is not in keeping with the democratic culture we are all trying to nurture.
I am also saddened by the indifference and silence on the part of Mr. John Dramani Mahama and the NDC in relation to the violence and mayhem being unleashed on members of the NPP and other people perceived to be sympathisers. These wanton acts of lawlessness and brutality have been extended to state institutions and public offices, looting and stealing state properties in the process.
As a result of this, some public offices were forced to close for business. In a bizzare twist, these barbaric acts are being extended to private homes and properties of individuals, with some receiving death threats.
It is regrettable that these reprehensible acts are being perpetrated following an electoral process that has been widely touted as credible.We must at all times place the national interest over and above any individual interest.
I would like to remind President Mahama that he has won an election; he has not staged a coup detat. He has a responsibility to contribute to protect life and property.
I believe President Mahama and the NDC know that if these acts continue, people will be compelled to take reasonable steps to defend themselves. The last thing anybody wants is to mar the beauty of the successful elections that have just been concluded. Mr. Mahama and the NDC should demonstrate that they are not reluctant democrats.
Thank you.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
