Why BNI, National Security must look for Obiri Boahen

Director of Field Operations for the United Party (UP), Hopeson Adorye, has called for the invitation of former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) and National Security for questioning over comments he recently made in the media.

According to him, the state security agencies should not take Nana Obiri Boahen’s comments lightly, particularly his warning about what he described as a mindset the NPP has developed, which he believes the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) should not underestimate.

Speaking in an interview on Accra FM on September 9, 2026, Hopeson Adorye said Nana Obiri Boahen had provided information that should be of interest to the country’s security agencies.

“He has given a clue, and the BNI, National Security and others shouldn’t joke with it. He said a lot of things that are ongoing are not from Mahama, and they shouldn’t joke with it.”

He further referenced events that occurred around the 2000 elections, arguing that the security agencies must take Nana Obiri Boahen’s comments seriously.

“Let me take you back to the year 2000. There were so many rumours that some women were found dead openly in the country, and no family even identified one body. So, the NPP said if they came to power, they would cease such things. And when they won, it never happened.

“So, what Obiri Boahen is saying is a serious allegation, and the BNI shouldn’t take it for granted,” he said.

Nana Obiri Boahen has warned the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) not to underestimate the opposition NPP.

According to him, the NPP’s plans and strategies are worrying and the government must be cautious and act appropriately in all its dealings.

Speaking in an interview on a YouTube channel, Nana Obiri Boahen warned that a lot is happening in the country and urged the government to be careful.

“The kind of mindset that the NPP has picked, the NDC shouldn’t underestimate them at all. I don’t know when I will die, but the NPP has planned a lot, so the NDC shouldn’t underrate them.

“And if you know the history of this country, Kwame Nkrumah did a lot of things, but on the day he was overthrown, the money that had his head on it was used by people as a song to insult him. I am a historian, and I am talking,” he said.

He further warned President John Dramani Mahama to be cautious about developments within his government and the country at large.

According to him, the President should not rely solely on his close allies but must also pay attention to voices from outside his inner circle, particularly those who criticise his administration and draw attention to issues within the government, if he wants to leave a lasting legacy.

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“So, Mahama should be careful. Mahama is my elder brother, and he should be guided by the lessons of history. A lot of things happening in your government are not coming from you, but they are happening.

“Open your eyes and ears and see what’s happening. Be extra careful because there has been a time in this country when people insulted Kwame Nkrumah.

“So, he should be extra careful. He shouldn’t listen only to those close to him because those people are only interested in what they will eat. He should try and listen to voices from outside. But if Prof. Mills were to be in government, a lot of the things happening today wouldn’t happen,” he said.