The founder and leader of the People’s National Party (PNP), Janet Asana Nabla, has claimed that the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration aims to take over power without waiting for due processes.

According to her, the various acts of violence, allegedly committed by supporters of the NDC, discredit the orderly transition process and pose a threat to the nation’s democracy.

“These acts of aggression, destruction, and intimidation are an affront to Ghana’s democracy and a blatant attempt to undermine the rule of law. The main aim of these violent actions appears to be the NDC’s belief that their party has won power, and as such, they are taking over state institutions without waiting for the official handing-over ceremony and the inauguration of the president-elect into office. This lawlessness disregards the orderly transition process that is fundamental to democratic governance.”

Ms Nabla in a press release on Wednesday, December 11, stated that state institutions, including those invaded by the thugs, are public assets that need to be safeguarded against political interests, saying, “If this is the NDC’s version of democracy, one can only imagine the tyranny and chaos that would characterize a military regime. State institutions are pillars of our democracy, and their independence must be safeguarded against political intimidation and violence.”

She called on the security agencies to intervene beyond their current efforts in tackling the disturbances and to ensure that arrested suspects are prosecuted.

“We urge the security forces to take swift action by arresting the perpetrators of these crimes. The law must be enforced to serve as a deterrent to those who seek to destabilize our nation through violence and intimidation.”

Following the post-election violence in the country, the police, as of Wednesday, December 11, had arrested 106 individuals for various offences related to the violence.

The leader of the PNP also called on civil society organizations to add their voices to end the violence. She said, “The PNP further appeals to the international community, civil society organizations, academia, religious bodies, and the media to condemn these heinous acts. Silence in the face of such lawlessness is tantamount to complicity and sets a dangerous precedent for our nation. If these critical institutions fail to act, it will signal their acceptance of violence as a legitimate tool for political engagement—a norm that threatens the very fabric of our democracy.”

Ms Nabla vehemently condemned the acts and emphasized that her party will, at all times, stand firm in its commitment to the peace of the country, calling on other stakeholders to also take action.

“The People’s National Party remains steadfast in its commitment to peace, justice, and the rule of law. We urge all stakeholders to uphold the sanctity of our state institutions and protect the democratic values that bind us together as a nation.”

Ms Nabla was disqualified from contesting in the just-ended 2024 elections by the Electoral Commission on the grounds of not meeting certain requirements.