The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly criticised the government over what it describes as the arbitrary arrest and prosecution of its members, raising concerns about the state of democratic governance in Ghana.
Speaking at a press conference on April 15, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, alleged that recent actions by state authorities point to a troubling pattern of politically motivated arrests aimed at intimidating opposition figures.
According to him, the developments undermine the rule of law and threaten the country’s democratic principles. He argued that the arrests and prosecutions lack proper legal grounding and risk eroding public confidence in the justice system.
The NPP maintains that it has observed what it considers a deliberate effort to silence its members through the use of state institutions. The party warned that such actions, if left unchecked, could set a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s political landscape.
Frimpong further cautioned that future political transitions could see similar actions taken against members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), urging current leaders to be mindful of the long-term implications of their decisions.
“No condition is permanent, and definitely, the tables will turn,” he stated, adding that the party does not wish to see a cycle of retaliatory governance where successive administrations use state power against political opponents.
The comments come amid heightened political tensions and ongoing debates about the independence of state institutions and the protection of civil liberties in Ghana.
Observers say the accusations are likely to intensify partisan divisions, while also renewing calls from civil society groups for greater accountability and adherence to due process in law enforcement.
