The President HE Nana Akufo-Addo has in fulfillment to his promise to introduce new legislation to deal with political party vigilantism, ordered the Attorney-General to draft a bill “as soon as possible”.
This directive was contained in a reply to the second letter from the NDC's Chairman, Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, over the party’s reservation to the approach in dealing with the menace of party vigilantism as suggested by the President.
The NDC is asking for CSOs, ECOWAS, AU and other international bodies to mediate a meeting between the two major political parties in their bid to end party vigilantism that has become a national concern.
Though both parties are ready to meet, they have not agreed on the mode. A situation that is forestalling the process.
Below Is The Full Statement
This is to acknowledge receipt of your most recent letter, dated 11`" March, 2019, and thank you for its contents. My response to it is in two parts.
Firstly, I note that you have, quite properly, given a copy of it to the Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party, Mr. Freddie Blay. I have asked him to respond to its contents, since he is the rightful person to speak directly for the New Patriotic Party, and I expect that he will do so promptly.
Secondly, since the constitutional responsibility of maintaining law and order in our country is that of the Executive, i.e. the President of the Republic, I have, in line with my pronouncement to Parliament during the message on the State of the Nation on 21' February, 2019, instructed the Attorney General, without prejudice to the outcome of the engagement, if any, between the NPP and NDC, to prepare and submit to Parliament, as soon as possible, specific legislation to deal with the phenomenon of vigilantism, and provide appropriate sanctions against its occurrence.
I believe that the parliamentary process of enactment affords sufficient space for any citizen to make an input or contribution to the enactment of a good and effective law, whose implementation will enable us rid our nation of politically-related violence, a development that can only inure to the benefit of Ghanaian democracy and to the preservation of law and order.
Once again, I thank you for the expression of your commitment to ending the vigilante phenomenon in Ghana.
Find attached in pfd a copy of his reply.
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Guys from day 1, I told you guys that akofo addo is a curse to our wonderful Ghana now we've all seen,in any case can someone tell me that you CAN put two boxers in ring without referee? you see, this conman is gadually draging this country into WAR and am telling you he will definately be killed in the end.
well done mr president...u have demonstrated good will..u have given all the opportunity to allow peace now looks like some people don't want peace through dialogue...please use the law...
Well done Nana Abudani I. This shows that you are in control. Thank you
Well said Mr President, this will stop all this n.o.nsense from MYOPIC NDC. Once again well done Mr President.
nana, you are gradually failing if i may tell you. you proposed 2 clear lines, dialogue and legislation. no by pushing for the legislation means dialogue which never started has failed. as president, you a leader and not a political core figure only alone, you command in ya party and the country. NDC is saying call in mediators, as a president if you dont have any militia at the osu castle, it was easy to deaal with, with yaself, ex presidents, party national executives, the clergy, suprem court judges and peace council as well council of state and reps from national house of chiefs, this would have been easy. Ghana laws are 1,001 but only one is enforced, NDC wins and will make amendments, NPP draft and will make it to suit its militia so why dont yoou use the proposal even if not all, what i have suggested so naturaallly we all solve it. Ghana is faailing beacuse the nana we know is now making gabby etc erase ya good leadership and partrotism, YE NIM WO FRE TETE, dont let evil advise carry you away if you do, remember the 44% of mahama
Good job Nana! If parties who are campaigning to rule Ghana cannot sit to discuss such an important issue but would rather write senseless letters, go ahead and enact legislation. Thanks once again.
Action man. Thanks, Mr President.
that is all mr. president, if the evil ndc has chosen not to disband the powers of state must be brought to bear on these hooligans, they have no right to give conditions on issue that bothers on national security these fuuuuuls (ndc) can go to hell, kwashia buuuului
Everything nana addo does make him a phony and a conman. He is also a dictator. As soon as COS organizations supported ndc stance, his fear has been rekindled hence this action. He is in fact not willing to clampdown on vigilantism, that is why he doesn't want dialogue. He knows he has already recruited his party members in the security services to beat people in 2020, so this legislation is geared to prevent Ndc from also forming vigilantes to match them boot for boot.
Papa nono!