Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has launched a scathing attack on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, accusing it of systematically undermining free speech and intimidating members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Dr Bawumia expressed deep concern over what he described as the relentless harassment, arrests, and detention of NPP officials, activists, and supporters since the NDC assumed office on January 7, 2025.

“I have observed with great concern the endless assault on the fundamental rights of officers, activists, and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) across the country by this National Democratic Congress (NDC) Government,” he stated.

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To support his claims, Bawumia cited recent high-profile cases, including the arrest of social media activist David Essandoh and the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC, as examples of what he described as political persecution.

He further condemned what he called an “unholy collaboration” between the Executive, state security agencies, and some members of the judiciary.

“These actions undermine free speech and are setting Ghana’s democracy backwards. I condemn in the strongest terms the unholy collaboration between the Executive, state investigative agencies, and some elements within the judiciary to use intimidation and harassment to silence members of the New Patriotic Party,” Dr Bawumia declared.

The NPP flagbearer issued a stern warning to those involved and urged party members to remain steadfast.

“I, therefore, serve notice to officers of the State who are active participants in this unholy enterprise that the day of accountability will come and the abuse of State power will be accounted for.”

He also called on party supporters to remain resolute.

“To patriots around the country, I urge you all to stay firm by refusing to succumb to intimidation while continuing your civic duty to hold the Government accountable to its promises. We fought hard for this democracy, and as a party, we cannot surrender it to intimidation from those who possess temporary power today,” he stated.



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