The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of using state institutions to intimidate its members and party supporters.
Speaking to the media in Parliament, Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, condemned what she described as politically motivated raids on the homes of some former appointees and minority MPs.
“We will not remain silent while political persecution takes root in Ghana. This country belongs to all of us, and no administration has the right to weaponise state institutions against its political opponents.”
The Minority is demanding an immediate, transparent, and independent investigation into the alleged raids. They insist that those responsible be held accountable and that any harassment of former government officials must stop.
The MP for Asokwa warned that the use of security forces for political vendettas threatens democracy and erodes public confidence in governance. “No democracy can survive when its institutions become weapons for political vengeance,” she stated.
Her comments come in the wake of a recent military raid on the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, an incident that has sparked widespread outrage and speculation about political persecution.
While there has been no official response from the government regarding the allegations, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has firmly denied any involvement in the alleged raid.
But the opposition is calling on civil society, religious leaders, traditional authorities, and the international community to take note of what they describe as a “wave of political persecution”.
“The government must be reminded that power is transient, and history will not judge kindly those who turn state institutions into instruments of oppression,” she said.
The Minority has also challenged the government to take action if it denies involvement in the alleged raids.
“If the government claims no knowledge of such actions, then those responsible must be arrested and prosecuted immediately,” she stated.
