The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has responded sharply to comments made by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus leader and Member of Parliament-elect for the Effutu constituency, regarding the state of democracy in Ghana.
At a press conference held on Friday, December 13, Mr. Afenyo-Markin had criticized the NDC leadership, urging them to curb the activities of their supporters allegedly involved in chaos at collation centers. He described these actions as detrimental to Ghana’s democratic principles.
In a counter-press briefing, Mr. Asiedu Nketia dismissed the criticisms, stating that the NDC did not need lectures from Mr. Afenyo-Markin about democracy. "I heard my junior brother Afenyo-Markin, who, having rejected the position of Minority Leader, is now on his way to becoming a micro Minority Leader. He is bragging that he belongs to a party of the rule of law and all that," Mr. Nketia remarked sarcastically.
Mr. Asiedu Nketia accused the NPP of hypocrisy, referencing allegations of the invasion of state institutions and looting of state assets, purportedly carried out by young NDC supporters. He insisted that such accusations should not come from the NPP, given their past conduct.
He further stated, "Indeed, if there were any lectures on impunity, we would invite [Afenyo-Markin] as our lecturer." He urged Mr. Afenyo-Markin to focus on resolving the internal challenges facing the NPP instead of making what he described as unproductive comments.
Additionally, Mr. Asiedu Nketia pledged that the NDC would investigate all acts of violence and ensure a transparent and sanitized electoral system once they assume office. He warned those intending to abuse their positions during the transitional period that there would be consequences.
“And so, anybody who is thinking about abusing these three weeks, abusing power during these three weeks to create any problems, must know that there will be consequences for them after the takeover,” he cautioned.
The back-and-forth underscores the political tensions in Ghana following the recently concluded general elections, as both the NDC and NPP navigate the transition period amidst accusations and counter-accusations.
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Asiedu Nketia Fires Back at Afenyo-Markin Over Democracy Comments
Friday, 13 December 2024 | Ghana
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At a press conference held on Friday, December 13, Mr. Afenyo-Markin had criticized the NDC leadership, urging them to curb the activities of their supporters allegedly involved in chaos at collation centers. He described these actions as detrimental to Ghana’s democratic principles.
In a counter-press briefing, Mr. Asiedu Nketia dismissed the criticisms, stating that the NDC did not need lectures from Mr. Afenyo-Markin about democracy. "I heard my junior brother Afenyo-Markin, who, having rejected the position of Minority Leader, is now on his way to becoming a micro Minority Leader. He is bragging that he belongs to a party of the rule of law and all that," Mr. Nketia remarked sarcastically.
Mr. Asiedu Nketia accused the NPP of hypocrisy, referencing allegations of the invasion of state institutions and looting of state assets, purportedly carried out by young NDC supporters. He insisted that such accusations should not come from the NPP, given their past conduct.
He further stated, "Indeed, if there were any lectures on impunity, we would invite [Afenyo-Markin] as our lecturer." He urged Mr. Afenyo-Markin to focus on resolving the internal challenges facing the NPP instead of making what he described as unproductive comments.
Additionally, Mr. Asiedu Nketia pledged that the NDC would investigate all acts of violence and ensure a transparent and sanitized electoral system once they assume office. He warned those intending to abuse their positions during the transitional period that there would be consequences.
“And so, anybody who is thinking about abusing these three weeks, abusing power during these three weeks to create any problems, must know that there will be consequences for them after the takeover,” he cautioned.
The back-and-forth underscores the political tensions in Ghana following the recently concluded general elections, as both the NDC and NPP navigate the transition period amidst accusations and counter-accusations.
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