Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has warned against actions that could weaken Ghana’s democratic freedoms, particularly the right to free speech.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Mr Aboagye said no political party would remain in power forever and cautioned against creating a system in which opponents are targeted for their views.

He argued that political power changes hands, and decisions taken against opponents today could become precedents used against others in the future.

“It may be CPP, it may be PNC, be it PNP, but what you are basically telling the country is that tomorrow, when another party is in power, you see, no government will be in power forever,” he said.

Mr Aboagye said Ghana’s history, including periods of military rule, shows that governments eventually change.

“Even in our darkest ages, even with military rule, there was change of government,” he said.

He added that political actors should not assume they would remain in power permanently.

“So don’t delude yourself and think that I am in power today and I’ll be in power forever. There will be a change in government one day,” he said.

Responding to suggestions that his comments could imply retaliation when the NPP returns to power, Mr Aboagye rejected that interpretation.

“No, I haven’t said that, but I am saying that precedent becomes law,” he said.

He explained that his concerns were driven by a fear that certain actions could become accepted practice and later affect others.

“That’s why I’m speaking against it. I’m genuinely worried about it. I don’t feel safe. I won’t lie to you,” he said.

Mr Aboagye said his concern stemmed from his outspoken nature and his belief in the importance of free expression.

“Because I talk. I can’t stop talking. I can’t. I love to talk. I love to debate,” he said.

He clarified that his concern was not about a direct threat to his life, but about the possibility that his public comments could expose him to difficulties.

“I feel that my mouth will put me into trouble,” he said.

According to him, the concerns he raised reflect the feelings of many others who value Ghana’s democratic freedoms.

“It is our free speech, it’s our democracy, it’s the fact that we are able to freely express ourselves without any fear of being targeted,” he said.

Mr Aboagye urged those in government to consider the long-term implications of actions taken against political opponents.

“If you are in government today and you are excited, you are happy that some of your opponents are being targeted because you think they are loud, they have free speech and everything, you should be worried,” he said.