The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of plotting to manipulate the 2024 general elections through what they describe as deceptive and undemocratic tactics.
According to Richard Ahiagbah, the NPP’s director of communications, a secret document reportedly drafted by the NDC in 2021 outlines a strategic plan to undermine the government and sway voters dishonestly in the upcoming elections.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, October 23, Ahiagbah alleged that the NDC’s plan includes efforts to obstruct the government’s legislative agenda, particularly by blocking revenue bills in Parliament, in a bid to make the ruling party unpopular.
“This secret document is a deliberate ploy by the NDC to hoodwink Ghanaians, essentially to dupe them out of their votes,” Ahiagbah stated. “The document reveals that since January 8, 2021, the NDC has been working to frustrate the government and destabilize its efforts through foul means, with the aim of winning power in December.”
While Ahiagbah acknowledged that it is normal for opposition parties to strategize against ruling governments, he condemned the NDC’s alleged methods as “crude, undemocratic, and unpatriotic,” arguing that such tactics go beyond legitimate political opposition.
His comments, yet to generate an official response from the NDC, have left many supporters of the opposition party peeved. Grassroots supporters of the NDC have accused Mr. Ahiagbah of fabricating lies.
They noted that the absence of the document in question from the public space discredits the claims made by the ruling party.