The New Patriotic Party branch in the United Kingdom has condemned what it described as disturbing and unacceptable acts of violence displayed at an assembly by members and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a statement issued by the Communication Directorate, the New Patriotic Party in the United Kingdom expressed deep concern about the danger such an act portends to the country’s democracy if not addressed.
“Reports and evidence have shown that during this assembly, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters and members under the influence of provocative rhetoric, brandished machetes and were urged to show your weapons to the assembly. This blatant display of weapons and the fostering of a threatening environment are reprehensible and directly undermine the principles of peaceful assembly and democratic discourse”.
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Again, the New Patriotic Party branch in the United Kingdom chastised the National Democratic Congress flagbearer, Former President John Dramani Mahama for failing to publicly condemn the display of weapons in his residence by some members and supporters of the National Democratic Congress.
According to the statement, the complete silence of the National Democratic Congress flagbearer, Former President John Dramani Mahama only affirms the party’s taste for violence especially in the light of Former President Mahama’s previous statement about the National Democratic Congress ‘revolutionary roots’ and his subsequent claim that ‘nobody can beat the party when it comes to violence’.
The statement emphasized that such ‘rhetoric’ is ‘dangerously provocative’ and could disrupt the country’s democratic order and the peaceful coexistence its citizens enjoy.
“This event took place not at a public rally but at the forecourt of the residence of the former president and current flagbearer of the NDC, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. It is alarming and deeply concerning that, till now, HE John Dramani Mahama has not publicly condemned this act of violence”.
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Furthermore, the New Patriotic Party branch in the United Kingdom called on all civil society organizations including all faith groups, which have remained quiet aftermath of the event to express their disapproval and condemnation towards what it described as an ‘act of violence’ displayed by some members and supporters of the National Democratic Congress at Former President John Mahama’s residence on Friday, November 24 2023.
The statement stressed how all civil society groups must stand up and voice their opposition to any form of violence in political processes, to safeguard the democratic integrity of the country.
“The NPP has always stood for and advocated peaceful, respectful, and constructive political debate. The aggressive and violent behaviour demonstrated at the NDC assembly poses a significant threat to public safety and tarnishes the democratic fabric of our nation”.
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Moreover, the New Patriotic Party branch in the United Kingdom urged the leadership of the National Democratic Congress especially Former President John Dramani Mahama to publicly distance himself from such actions and assure Ghanaians of the party’s commitment to ensure that its political activities would be conducted in a manner that respects the rule of law, human dignity, and the safety of all citizens in the country.
Additionally, the NPP UK urged all political parties in the country and their supporters to eschew any act of violence and commit to a peaceful and constructive political dialogue ahead of the 2024 polls.
“As we move towards future elections, it is crucial for all parties to contribute to a peaceful and secure electoral environment. Ghana’s democracy and the safety of its citizens must be the paramount concern for all. It is time for responsible leadership and decisive action against any form of political violence”.
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