Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emphasized the need for a “serious house cleaning” in Ghana to revitalize the country’s institutions.
Speaking at a mini-rally in Mamfe-Akuapem and Kwamoso within the Akuapem North Constituency during his campaign tour of the Eastern Region, Nketia reiterated that the NDC’s flag bearer, John Dramani Mahama, is committed to “resetting” the nation, a promise that reflects this ambition.
Nketia sharply criticized the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, accusing it of weakening key institutions and undermining the effective functioning of Ghana’s democracy.
He argued that Mahama’s proposed “resetting” agenda would restore the strength and independence of crucial institutions, including the police, judiciary, and Electoral Commission.
“The resetting agenda means that institutions will be strong and independent. The police will work without external interference, judges will make decisions without being influenced, and the Attorney General will not be secretly meeting with judges to manipulate the justice system and imprison innocent people. If such actions are taking place, you are not in a functioning democracy. So when President Mahama says we are going to reset the country, that is exactly what he means,” Nketia stated.
He further assured that under a Mahama-led government, all institutions, including the military, would function efficiently and be held accountable, thereby ensuring a robust democratic system in Ghana.
“The police, the Electoral Commission, the judiciary, and the military will all operate efficiently and independently, with everyone being held accountable,” he added.
In a related statement, Nketia urged voters to accept any money or goods offered by the ruling NPP in their bid to buy votes, describing it as “stolen money being returned.”
Addressing voters at the Adombrobe community in Akuapem South, where he kicked off a five-day campaign tour of the Eastern Region, Nketia accused the NPP of hoarding large sums of stolen money in their homes, fearing exposure if they attempted to deposit it in banks or transfer it abroad.
He alleged that the NPP plans to distribute this money in an effort to secure votes in the upcoming elections. However, he advised voters to accept the money or goods offered but to still vote against the NPP.
“They have hoarded lots of stolen money in their houses because they fear being exposed if they deposit it in banks or try to send it abroad. They will come to share the looted money in an attempt to buy your votes and retain power,” Nketia alleged.
He continued, “Take any money or goods they bring you; it is your own stolen money being returned. Whether it’s cash, clothing, food items, or anything else, accept it with the mindset that it’s your money that the thief has returned. Invoke a curse if you wish, but know that the deity you call upon will punish the thief, not you.”
Source: www.kumasimail.com
