New Patriotic Party (NPP) Steering Committee has criticised the Ghana Police Service for what it describes as a poor and slow response to acts of violence and unrest following the 2024 elections.

In a statement issued after an emergency meeting on Tuesday, December 10, the NPP expressed concern about the growing incidents of vandalism, threats, and property damage, which they claim were carried out by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The party further alleged that some of their parliamentary candidates and Electoral Commission (EC) officials were threatened at gunpoint at several collation centres, including those in Fanteakwa North, Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Techiman South, and Aowin constituencies.

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These individuals, the party claims, were coerced into declaring results in favour of the NDC under duress.

The NPP further accused NDC supporters of looting, burning, and destroying both public properties and assets belonging to its parliamentary candidates.

“This is unacceptable! This is lawlessness!” the statement declared.

“The leadership of the party is deeply worried about these happenings and particularly concerned about the inaction of the Ghana Police Service in most instances.”

The NP strongly criticised the Police Service for its perceived failure to act decisively against the acts of lawlessness.

The party called on the police to rise to the occasion and ensure that perpetrators of these violent acts are held accountable.

“We are particularly disappointed in the leadership of the Police Service for its lackadaisical handling of the unfolding lawlessness,” the statement read.

The party also called on the Ghanaian public and civil society to join in condemning the acts of violence, which it said threaten the foundations of democracy and national security.

The NPP emphasised the need for all political parties to uphold the rule of law and called on the NDC to denounce acts of vandalism and violence by its supporters.

“This is definitely not the change Ghanaians voted for,” the statement added.