The founder and leader of the People’s National Party (PNP), Janet Asana Nabla, has accused the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration of attempting to seize control of state institutions prematurely, bypassing due process.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 11, Ms. Nabla condemned the reported acts of violence and vandalism allegedly carried out by NDC supporters, calling them a direct assault on Ghana’s democracy and a threat to the nation’s orderly transition process.
“These acts of aggression, destruction, and intimidation are an affront to Ghana’s democracy and a blatant attempt to undermine the rule of law,” she stated.
“The NDC appears intent on taking over state institutions without waiting for the official handing-over ceremony and the inauguration of the President-elect. Such lawlessness undermines the democratic principles on which our nation is built.”
“If this is the NDC’s version of democracy, one can only imagine the tyranny and chaos that would characterize a military regime. State institutions are the pillars of our democracy, and their independence must be safeguarded against political intimidation and violence,” she added.
Ms Nabla called on security agencies to intensify efforts to restore order and prosecute individuals involved in the unrest.
She also appealed to civil society organizations, the international community, religious bodies, academia, and the media to join in condemning the violence.
“We urge the security forces to take swift action by arresting the perpetrators of these crimes. The law must be enforced to serve as a deterrent to those who seek to destabilize our nation through violence and intimidation,” she said.
“Silence in the face of such lawlessness is tantamount to complicity. If these critical institutions fail to act, it signals acceptance of violence as a legitimate tool for political engagement—a norm that threatens the very fabric of our democracy.
“The People’s National Party remains steadfast in its commitment to peace, justice, and the rule of law. We urge all stakeholders to uphold the sanctity of our state institutions and protect the democratic values that bind us as a nation,” she added.
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