NPP's Manu accuses Ghana govt of silencing critics, plotting Mahama third term
NPP spokesperson Akosua Manu alleges Ghana's Mahama government is arresting critics and imposing excessive bail to silence dissent, claiming it's part of a plot to amend the constitution for a third presidential term. She says the opposition remains the loudest critic, prompting this crackdown while media and civil society voices have been muted.
Manu also points to the overlooked removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as evidence of democratic backsliding, and criticizes unfulfilled campaign promises like the 24-hour economy initiative. She claims even some NDC members privately oppose the third-term idea but stay silent fearing lost political appointments.
For West Africans watching Ghana—a key regional democracy—this raises concerns about instability that could affect trade, migration, and security across borders. Democratic erosion in one nation often emboldens similar attempts elsewhere.
Will you pay closer attention to how term limit debates unfold in your own country, or support regional bodies like ECOWas in safeguarding constitutional norms?