Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cautioned President-elect, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), that continued acts of lawlessness by their supporters could force affected individuals to take steps to protect themselves.
In a strongly worded message shared on his official Facebook page, Dr. Bawumia expressed deep concern over what he described as the rising incidents of violence, thuggery, and lawlessness perpetrated by NDC supporters against innocent citizens, state institutions, and properties.
“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,” Dr. Bawumia warned.
He accused NDC supporters of besieging collation centers with offensive weapons and forcibly declaring their parliamentary candidates as winners in certain constituencies.
He further lamented the reported looting of state properties, attacks on private homes, and threats to lives, which have created a climate of fear and insecurity.
Dr. Bawumia criticized the silence of Mr. Mahama and the NDC leadership regarding these incidents, urging them to act swiftly to preserve national peace and unity.
“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,” he emphasized.
The Vice President reminded the President-elect of his responsibility to ensure the safety and security of all Ghanaians, cautioning that Ghana’s hard-won democratic reputation should not be jeopardized.
“Mr. Mahama has won an election; he has not staged a coup d'état. He must exhibit statesmanship and rein in his supporters to protect life and property,” Dr. Bawumia added.
Dr. Bawumia called on all political leaders to prioritize national stability and avoid actions that could lead to unrest, noting that any further escalation could undermine Ghana's democratic progress.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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