President-elect John Dramani Mahama has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the country’s security agencies to take swift and decisive action to address the escalating incidents of lawlessness following the December 7 general elections.
Reports suggest that individuals believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have invaded various state agencies, ransacking offices and causing disruptions.
In a national address on Tuesday, December 10, Mahama strongly condemned these acts of vandalism and lawlessness, calling for an immediate cessation of attacks on state offices and installations. .
“I’ve received reports of attacks on state offices and installations. While it’s unclear who is behind these attacks, I condemn them in no uncertain terms. These acts must cease immediately. These actions are unacceptable and must stop immediately. I urge the President and the security agencies to act swiftly to restore law and order,” Mahama stated.
He emphasized the need to safeguard national peace and stability during the transition period.
“As I said during my post-declaration speech, I urge the youth not to vent their frustration in criminal enterprise. Instead, they must channel their anger and frustration into the positive enterprise of resetting and rebuilding our beloved nation. We have fought hard for change and now is the time to demonstrate our commitment to rebuilding the Ghana we want through unity. State power is still in the hands of the present administration. I call on the president and the security agencies to act decisively to curb the ongoing acts of lawlessness immediately ” he noted.
