NPP Accuses NDC of Compromising Ghana’s Stability Amidst Post-Election Violence

By Bawa Musah | 23 January, 2025

Following the December 2024 general elections in Ghana, which resulted in a victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former President John Mahama, several incidents of vandalism targeting state properties were reported across the country.
Supporters of the NDC were implicated in these acts, leading to widespread concern over the nation’s stability.

In response to these events, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Director of Communications Richard Ahiagbah, at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, January 23, 2025, has accused the NDC of failing to condemn or prevent the attacks on state institutions.

Ahiagbah asserted that the NDC’s inaction effectively condoned the violence, thereby compromising Ghana’s democratic stability.
He called on the NDC to take full responsibility for the deaths and violence that occurred during their tenure and to implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

In contrast, the NDC on December 9, 2024, publicly condemned the vandalism and urged its supporters to refrain from such activities. The party emphasized that acts of vandalism, mob justice, and lawless retribution could undermine the peace and stability of the nation.
The NDC called for calm among its supporters, encouraging them to celebrate the electoral victory responsibly and in accordance with the rule of law.

Despite the NDC’s statements, the NPP maintained that the opposition’s initial failure to promptly address the violence contributed to the escalation of tensions. The NPP urged the NDC to take concrete actions to prevent future incidents and to uphold the nation’s democratic principles.