By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah
Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei has sounded the alarm on what she describes as a growing trend of political persecution in Ghana.
In a press conference held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Deputy Minority Leader denounced the government’s alleged use of state institutions to harass and intimidate political opponents.
“We will not remain silent while political persecution takes root in Ghana,” Honourable Apiagyei declared. “This country belongs to all of us, and our administration has no right to weaponize state institutions against its political opponents.”
She called for immediate, transparent, and independent investigation into the politically motivated attacks, emphasizing that those responsible must be held accountable. She also called for an end to the harassment of former government officials and stressed the importance of following due process in all legal matters.
“The use of security forces for political vendettas points to a dangerous descent into lawlessness,” She warned. “No democracies can survive when their institutions become weapons for political vengeance. No citizen, no matter how highly placed, is safe when due process is replaced with brute force.”
As the Deputy Minority Leader, her concerns echo the sentiments of many who fear that Ghana’s democratic institutions are under threat.
Her statement serves as a call to action, urging the government to demonstrate political maturity and tolerance by respecting opposition voices and upholding the rule of law.
