Akosua Manu, the New Patriotic Party spokesperson for Gender and Social Protection, has asserted that President John Dramani Mahama’s government is employing arrests and harsh bail requirements to intimidate rivals and stifle opposition. She claims these actions are politically driven tactics designed to weaken critics rather than enforce the law.
Manu argued that because the opposition is the administration’s primary critic, there is a coordinated effort to suppress them. She noted that while the media and some civil society groups have become less vocal, the government is also aiming to amend the constitution to allow President Mahama to run for a third term. She urged citizens to defend democratic institutions and hold the government accountable.
Furthermore, Manu highlighted the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a point of concern and criticized the government for failing to deliver on campaign promises, such as the 24-hour economy proposal. She also suggested that while some members of the ruling National Democratic Congress secretly oppose a third-term bid, they remain silent to protect their prospects for political appointments. She concluded by warning that altering presidential term limits threatens Ghana’s democratic stability. The Mahama administration has yet to address these accusations.
