The Minority Caucus in Parliament has leveled serious allegations against the Mahama administration, accusing it of weaponizing state institutions to target political opponents, particularly members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the previous government.

In a strongly worded statement, the Minority expressed concern over what it described as a growing trend of political persecution under the current government.

While acknowledging the importance of accountability, they condemned any misuse of power, stating that such actions threaten the foundations of Ghana’s democracy.

"The Minority Caucus unequivocally condemns the escalating misuse of State Institutions by the NDC Government to intimidate and persecute political opponents," the statement read.

They argued that this alleged abuse of power detracts from the government’s responsibility to address key national issues. "This alarming trend not only undermines our democratic principles but also diverts attention from the pressing issues that this Government promised to address," the statement added.

The Minority further accused the Mahama administration of engaging in political witch-hunts as a tactic to distract Ghanaians from its inability to fulfill campaign promises.

"This government is prioritising political witch-hunts instead of focusing on delivering the promises they made to Ghanaians. The NDC promised to 'reset' the economy and alleviate the severe cost-of-living crisis by implementing a 24-hour economy, create sustainable jobs for the youth and reduce unemployment rates, invest in modernising the nation's infrastructure, among others," the statement said.

They claimed the government had strayed from its electoral commitments and was instead using state power to divide the nation and shield its governance shortcomings.

"Yet, rather than focusing on these critical commitments—promises they cannot run away from—they have detracted from this mandate and are now weaponising State Institutions to target political opponents, foster division and divert attention from their inability to govern effectively," the statement continued.

The Minority also took issue with recent remarks by President Mahama, who accused the previous Akufo-Addo administration of "criminally mismanaging" Ghana’s economy. The Caucus described this accusation as a deliberate attempt to justify state-sponsored persecution of political rivals.

By raising these concerns, the Minority emphasized the need for the government to shift its focus back to governance and addressing the challenges facing Ghanaians, rather than engaging in what they see as politically motivated intimidation.

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