By: Jonathan Amuzu , Accra.
ACCRA – A storm of outrage and accusations erupted yesterday on Joy News television, exposing a dangerous precedent: the audacious attempt by New Patriotic Party (NPP) members to interfere with the due process of justice. The catalyst: the dramatic arrest and detention of the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, prompting a fierce backlash from party loyalists who seemingly believe in a two-tiered system of justice in Ghana – one for them, and another for the rest of the nation.
Eyewitness accounts and live television footage painted a disturbing picture. Following the apprehension of Chairman Wontumi, a cadre of NPP officials converged on the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) premises. What began as a protest quickly escalated, with allegations of direct assaults on police officers and a Joy News reporter bravely covering the unfolding drama. Their grievance, vehemently aired, revolved around the perceived injustice of Wontumi’s arrest, particularly after his voluntary appearance at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) following what they dramatically described as a “Rambo-style” arrest and detention.
In a bizarre display of entitlement, these officials were observed attempting to dictate the narrative to the Joy News reporter, instructing him on how to perform his duty. When the journalist steadfastly insisted on reporting the unvarnished truth of what he witnessed, he was met with a shocking physical attack. Adding insult to injury, one party member brazenly suggested on national television that the assailants were not, in fact, members of the NPP – a claim that defies both the direct observations of multiple witnesses and the very bounds of logic. This absurdity reached a new pinnacle when an ignorant top official astonishingly suggested there was “no ‘F’ word in the Ga language,” a remark that not only trivialized the severity of the situation but also highlighted a concerning disconnect from reality within certain party echelons.
But the audacity didn’t end there. In an astonishing display of hubris, these NPP officials even dared to issue directives to President Mahama, urging him to abandon the pursuit of the “thieves amongst” them and instead focus solely on “ruling the country.” This thinly veiled attempt to obstruct justice has ignited a firestorm of criticism across the nation, leaving many to question the true allegiance of these individuals – to the party, or to the principles of good governance.
For the record, Ghanaians delivered a resounding mandate to President Mahama: to confront corrupt officials, regardless of their political affiliation, without fear or favor. The bluster, the threats, and the theatrical showboating emanating from this disgruntled faction of the NPP will not, and must not, derail the crucial agenda to reset the nation and incarcerate those who have plundered its resources. Many now wonder, with growing alarm, if the authorities will continue to allow these hooligans to brazenly interfere with justice and escape accountability ?
The volatile scenes witnessed, if not decisively curtailed, harbor the ominous potential for widespread mayhem, destruction of property, and grave injury if allowed to fester.
Ghana stands at a critical juncture, a threshold where accountability for those who have looted the public purse is not merely a political slogan, but an absolute, non-negotiable imperative. For eight agonizing years, Ghanaians endured a chilling reality, treated as prisoners in their own homeland. Countless lives were lost, and families continue to cry out for justice, their unanswered pleas continue to echo through the very corridors of power. The perpetrators are now telling us how to rule a country try !
This moment demands unwavering resolve. The President’s commitment to rooting out corruption must remain unshakeable, sending an unequivocal message that no one, regardless of their position or party, is above the law. The nation watches, demanding that justice, once denied, now be swiftly and decisively delivered, ensuring that the scales of fairness are finally balanced for all.
Source: Jonathan Amuzu , Accra.
