A member of the Minority Caucus in Parliament Rev Ntim Fordjour has publicly acknowledged former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s show of statesmanship, following what he described as an “unwarranted” invasion of his home by state operatives. In a statement, the MP recounted how the former president reached out to express his support and solidarity after the incident.
According to the MP, the former president’s call served as a powerful reminder of the role tolerance plays in strengthening Ghana’s democratic values.
“In the eight years of President Akufo-Addo’s extraordinary leadership, no opposition MP was harassed by the state security apparatus for demanding probes in the discharge of their parliamentary oversight. Every fierce criticism and demand for probe by the opposition MPs were graciously accommodated by President Akufo-Addo without threats and harassments,” he stated.
He contrasted this with the recent actions of the current administration under President John Dramani Mahama, accusing it of exhibiting a worrying level of intolerance.
He noted that the Minority Caucus had merely issued a press statement calling for investigations into issues of significant public concern when the incident at his residence occurred an incident he believes was politically motivated and unjustified.
“The level of intolerance demonstrated by President Mahama in his reaction to a press statement of the Minority Caucus simply demanding probes into various matters of urgent and serious public interest is unprecedented and a major setback in our democratic pursuit,” the MP asserted.
Describing the invasion as “needless” and “unwarranted,” he expressed concern over what he termed a growing culture of suppression against legitimate dissent.
“This is indeed beyond the culture of silence. Truth will stand always!” he emphasized.
The development has sparked mixed reactions on social media and among political analysts, many of whom are calling for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the invasion and for assurances that all Ghanaiansregardless of political affiliation can express their views without fear of reprisal.
The Minority Caucus has not yet issued an official statement beyond its earlier call for probes, but sources indicate that parliamentary action on the matter may be forthcoming.
As Ghana continues to navigate its democratic journey, the events of recent days have once again brought the delicate balance between national security and democratic freedoms into sharp focus.