Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the current government of growing increasingly intolerant, citing what he describes as deliberate attempts to intimidate political opponents.
Speaking to the press at the premises of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), where supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had gathered in solidarity with party activist Alfred Kumi Ababio, Afenyo-Markin expressed concern over the government’s handling of dissent.
According to him, while the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) freely criticised the Akufo-Addo administration without facing harassment, the same cannot be said under the current regime.
“The NDC criticised the previous government without intimidation, but now that they are in power, they appear unable to tolerate the same level of scrutiny,” he said.
He added that National Security has indicated it is still investigating the matter involving Alfred Kumi Ababio and will determine the next steps in due course. Ababio remains in custody with access to legal representation.
Meanwhile, NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua has also called on National Security to follow due process and ensure the timely release of the accused.