Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused the Mahama-led administration of pursuing an agenda to take “absolute control” over Ghana’s key democratic pillars.
Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah claimed the government is systematically undermining checks and balances in its bid to consolidate power.
“This government wants absolute control over all four major parts of our democracy. In Parliament, they are trying to dominate proceedings, even pushing for three majority MPs to speak before one from the minority. They also attempted to skew representation on the Pan-African Parliament report until we resisted,” he said.
He further alleged that the Executive arm is being politicized with mass dismissals.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah also raised concerns about the Judiciary, referencing the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, which he described as “troubling.”
On press freedom, he warned that the media could be the next target.
“In the executive branch, we all know that when a new government comes to power, typically only CEOs are appointed. However, since the NDC took office, not only have CEOs been replaced, but directors and staff have also been removed. Almost 30,000 people have been sacked so far.
“The NDC is taking control of the executive branch. The situation is similar in the judiciary, where a chief justice has been suspended. If the media does not allow us to speak out, the NDC’s next target will be the media itself. Three journalists have already been arrested for allegedly making statements that do not align with government views,” he added.
He urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant to protect the country’s democratic institutions from what he described as creeping authoritarianism.
Source: Faridatu Seidu | Adomonline
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