Less than 24 hours after President John Dramani Mahama’s swearing-in ceremony, reports have surfaced of violent actions by some National Democratic Congress (NDC) thugs targeting public institutions across the country.
These incidents are said to be a continuation of similar acts that occurred when President Mahama was declared the winner of the elections.
Public offices locked in Koforidua
In Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, groups of NDC supporters stormed several public offices, forcing employees to vacate their premises and pack their belongings.
Among the affected offices were National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Regional National Service Secretariat (NSS), School Feeding Program offices, National Lottery Authority (NLA), New Juaben Municipal Assembly and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Witnesses report that the intruders locked the offices, leaving workers stranded and creating disruption to public services.
Disruptions in Greater Accra Region
In the Greater Accra Region, similar incidents were reported.
At the Tema office of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), the NDC thugs reportedly evicted staff members and locked the premises.
Other targeted institutions included the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) and Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), where intruders demanded the immediate resignation of all political appointees.
Destruction at Asomdwe Park
In a separate incident, the statue of former President John Evans Atta Mills at Asomdwe Park suffered vandalism.
The motive behind this act remains unclear, but it has drawn widespread condemnation from the public.
Call for calm and restoration of order
The wave of violence has prompted calls from civil society and political leaders for calm and restraint.
Many have urged the NDC leadership to take swift action to discourage such behavior, emphasizing the need for respect for public institutions and the rule of law.
The attacks have also raised concerns about the safety of public servants and the disruption of critical government functions, with many calling on security agencies to intervene and restore order.
As the new administration settles into office, the public will be looking for swift action to address these disturbances and uphold the principles of democracy and good governance.
