Security Analyst Col. Festus Aboagye (Rtd) has called on the government to investigate allegations made against the General Officer Commanding the Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces, Brigadier-General Michael Opoku.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused Brigadier-General Opoku of plotting to rig the upcoming December 7 elections in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
At a November 19 press conference, NDC Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi alleged that the military officer was involved in activities such as ballot stuffing, swapping of ballot boxes, and deploying operatives disguised as military personnel to disrupt the electoral process.
Speaking in an interview on Adom FM, Col. Aboagye emphasized the importance of an impartial investigation into the matter.
“What the NDC said, whether it’s true or not, the government needs to investigate. It’s been 48 hours, and the government has not said anything about the issue,” he noted.
The security analyst clarified the distinction between political parties and government institutions, urging agencies such as the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), or the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to handle the matter.
“The government is distinct from political parties. Political parties are elected to govern, but the constitution mandates them to look after the country. Therefore, the allegations against the NPP are not directed at the government as a whole. While the government is formed by the NPP, constitutionally, it is not just the NPP. Agencies like the NIB, EOCO, or CID should be allowed to conduct an investigation,” he explained.
“These allegations, if unresolved, can destabilize the country. The government must act swiftly to ensure transparency and stability,” he added.
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