Former President John Dramani Mahama is expected to be arrested for allegedly making what the New Patriotic Party (NPP) describes as a treasonable comment he passed at a party function.
A petition filed by the NPP at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) deemed Mr. Mahama’s ‘do or die’ comment as highly offensive and thus must be arrested.
The National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, sent the petition, stating that the former president’s conduct was contrary to Sections 180 and 207 of the Criminal Offenses Act, 1960 (ACT 29) respectively, and which offenses are to be dealt with pursuant to Section 1 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (ACT 30).
The petition stated that “Former President John Dramani Mahama, without regard to his stature as a statesman, proudly touted across various platforms the revolutionary root of the NDC and their unparalleled capacity when it comes to unleashing violence for political gain.
Further to this are his comments to the effect that the NDC’s approach to the elections of 2024 shall be one of ‘do or die’ and ‘boot-for-boot’.
Invariably, this speaks to their unwavering resolve to use fair or foul means to procure electoral advantage regardless of the consequences.”
The former president, in response to the allegations, insisted that he meant what he said and that he was never going to retract.
Meanwhile, the NDC has also insisted that until President Akufo-Addo was also arrested for his ‘all die be die’ comment, Mr. Mahama must be left alone.
The NPP’s petition follows a series of political tensions between the ruling party and the opposition NDC, with accusations and counter-accusations on various fronts.
While the NPP accuses the NDC of inciting violence and resorting to foul means to win elections, the NDC accuses the ruling party of using state apparatus to intimidate its members and supporters.
The CID is yet to make an official statement on the matter, but many Ghanaians have expressed concern about the escalating tensions and called for dialogue and peaceful resolution of any disputes.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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