Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed deep concern over what he describes as undemocratic actions by the incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.

In a strongly worded statement shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday, February 20, Dr. Bawumia criticized the mass dismissal of public servants employed during the previous administration, as well as recent attacks on journalists and former government officials.

According to him, the dismissal of individuals who were legally employed under the previous government contradicts the ruling party’s campaign promises, which assured Ghanaians of job creation. He noted that rather than terminating appointments, the government should focus on creating more employment opportunities.

“It is ironic that a party which campaigned on the wings of jobs for all Ghanaians is arbitrarily dismissing the same Ghanaians, rendering them jobless, just because a different government employed them,” Dr. Bawumia stated.

He described it as unfortunate that highly qualified individuals are being removed from their positions simply because they are related to or associated with members of the previous government.

Beyond the job dismissals, Dr. Bawumia highlighted increasing attacks on journalists, the use of the military to raid the homes of former government officials, and mob actions against innocent individuals and state institutions. He likened these developments to a military takeover rather than a peaceful democratic transition.

“These are certainly worrying times for our democracy, and the earlier action is taken to protect institutions and democratic practice, the better it would be for Ghana’s forward march,” he cautioned.

Dr. Bawumia urged President Mahama to be a leader for all Ghanaians and to put an end to these actions. He called on the government to reverse the mass dismissals and ensure that democratic principles are upheld.

“We must advance our democracy. We must protect our state institutions. We must uphold our Constitution. Ghana can do better. Ghana must do better!” he concluded.

Last week, approximately 12 individuals were involved in a raid at the Cantonments residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is currently outside the country. Five were in military gear, one was in police uniform, and the rest were dressed in civilian attire. The motive behind the operation, which has been condemned by both the Minority and Majority in Parliament, remains unclear. However, the Minority has called for the prosecution of the raiders.

Meanwhile, Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine is expected to respond to a suit filed by the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, over the mass dismissal of public sector employees, which was directed by the Chief of Staff on February 10.