Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to put an end to what he described as “lawlessness and thuggery” by some of its supporters following the announcement of the 2024 election results.

In a statement issued on December 9, Dr. Bawumia urged President-elect John Dramani Mahama to take responsibility and ensure peace and unity in the country.

“I wish to call on the President-elect, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, to exhibit statesmanship by reining in his supporters in order to preserve the peace and unity of the country,” Dr. Bawumia said.

The NPP presidential candidate expressed concern over reports of NDC supporters besieging collation centres and “allegedly forcing declarations in favor of NDC parliamentary candidates while others have vandalised state agencies.”

Dr. Bawumia further criticized the NDC’s silence on these alleged acts of violence and intimidation against NPP members, state institutions, and individuals perceived to be NPP sympathizers.

“These wanton acts of lawlessness and brutality have been extended to state institutions and public offices, looting and stealing state properties in the process,” he added.

He cautioned that such actions undermine the democratic culture Ghana has worked hard to build and nurture.