Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Dramani Mahama to rein in the recent wave of insecurity in the country.
Dr. Bawumia condemned the recent attacks on journalists and the military raids on the residences of former NPP government appointees, including that of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
In an open letter to President Mahama, the 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer described the situation as reminiscent of a military takeover rather than the peaceful democratic transition witnessed on January 7, 2025.
“There is a general atmosphere of insecurity with attacks on journalists, the use of our military to raid the homes of former government officials and communities, as well as mobs attacking innocent individuals and state institutions. This is rather reminiscent of a military takeover and not a peaceful democratic transition,” reads part of the letter.
Dr. Bawumia continued, “These are certainly worrying times for our democracy, and the earlier action is taken to protect institutions and democratic practice, the better it would be for Ghana’s forward march.
“I call on His Excellency President Mahama to be a president for all Ghanaians by putting a stop to these developments, reversing the unfair dismissals, and protecting all our citizens.”
