The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of utilizing the recent standoff in Parliament as a strategic move to secure a win in the 2024 elections.

According to the NPP, this alleged strategy is detailed in a document called “Winning the 2024 Elections and Beyond: A Comprehensive NDC Strategy.” The NPP claims the document outlines how the NDC intends to use its near-majority in Parliament to obstruct government business.

At a press conference held on Wednesday, October 23, the NPP’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, charged that the NDC is collaborating with Speaker Alban Bagbin to intentionally hinder the legislative agenda of the ruling government.

Ahiagbah further contended that the NDC has been executing this plan since 2021, leading to parliamentary gridlock and the derailment of crucial government operations, all aimed at advancing their electoral strategy for 2024.

The NPP urged the Ghanaian public to remain alert to these alleged tactics, warning that they could jeopardize national governance and impede significant development initiatives.

“This strategy the NDC has operated with since 2021 is on full display with what is happening in parliament. So we have a situation where the NDC, for some odd reason, decides they want to be the majority and, therefore, in partnership with the speaker actively aids that seeming coup détat by the NDC.

“But the point that ought to be made is that this is not an isolated incident, this is part of a coordinated effort by their own design outlined in its books to ensure that they use every means available fair or foul to disrupt government business.”