John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made a passionate plea to Ghana’s moral leaders to speak out against the escalating political violence as the country approaches the December elections.
During his three-day campaign tour in Wa, Mahama expressed deep concern over the rising incidents of violence, blaming it on a culture of impunity within the political establishment ¹.
Mahama emphasized that the perpetrators of violence continue their actions because they feel shielded by those in power, rather than being held accountable for their crimes.
He warned that unless drastic measures are taken to curb these violent acts, the situation could spiral out of control, threatening the safety and peace of citizens. The former president urged decisive action to ensure offenders are brought to justice, stating that “the reason why this continues is because there is impunity” ¹.
Referencing the recent clash between NDC and NPP supporters at Mamobi in Accra, Mahama cautioned Ghanaians to expect more such attacks, citing the government’s inaction against perpetrators.
He drew parallels with the Ayawaso West Wuogon incident, where despite a commission’s recommendations, the government failed to take action ¹.
Mahama reassured the chiefs that the NDC remains a peace-loving party, but cannot continue to be a victim of violence, especially during elections.
He warned that if the situation persists, citizens may be forced to defend themselves, leading to further escalation ¹.
The former president also vowed to revisit high-profile criminal cases that occurred during the Nana Addo-Bawumia-led government if the NDC returns to power.
This commitment underscores Mahama’s determination to address the culture of impunity and ensure accountability ¹.
Mahama’s call to action echoes his previous condemnations of political violence, including the Dormaa EC Voters registration centre incident in 2020 ¹.
His emphasis on peace and accountability aligns with his pledge to abstain from politics of insults and promote a peaceful electoral process ².
