- NDC's Fifi Kwetey warns President Akufo-Addo against abusing his power.
- Kwetey draws parallels with Kenya's recent events, urging restraint.
- NDC accuses Akufo-Addo of attempting to control all branches of government.
- Debate sparks over executive power and democratic institutions.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cautioned President Akufo-Addo to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could lead to uncontrollable consequences. General Secretary Fifi Kwetey addressed journalists on Thursday, July 4, urging the President to draw lessons from recent events in Kenya and refrain from abusing his power.
Kwetey’s remarks come in response to Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s recommendation for the President to nominate five new judges to the Supreme Court. The NDC General Secretary denounced what he described as the blatant abuse of power by President Akufo-Addo, expressing concerns over the potential erosion of democratic institutions and the rule of law.
According to Kwetey, the President’s over-zealous desire to control all arms of government poses a “grave danger to our democracy.” He warned that the President’s aggressive attempts to exert control over all branches of government constitute a “grave danger” to the country’s democratic framework.
Kwetey emphasized that the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances are essential to ensuring accountability and good governance. He cautioned that the President’s actions could undermine these principles and have far-reaching consequences for the country’s democratic stability.
The NDC General Secretary pointed to the ongoing events in Kenya as a reminder that there is a limit to the abuse and excesses of the Executive. He urged President Akufo-Addo to heed this warning and exercise restraint in his actions.
Kwetey’s concerns were echoed by other NDC officials, who fear that the President’s actions could lead to uncontrollable protests and unrest. They urged the President to prioritize democratic institutions and the rule of law.
The development has sparked a heated debate about the limits of executive power and the importance of checks and balances in a democratic system. Some have criticized the President for allegedly abusing his power, while others support his actions.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the NDC’s caution to President Akufo-Addo serves as a reminder of the need for restraint and respect for democratic institutions. The outcome of this development remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly highlighted the importance of accountability and good governance.
The NDC’s warning to President Akufo-Addo has brought attention to the critical issue of executive power and its limits in a democratic system. The development has sparked a necessary debate about the importance of checks and balances and the need for restraint in the exercise of power. The nation waits with bated breath as the political drama unfolds, hoping that wisdom and restraint will prevail to ensure the stability and growth of Ghana’s democracy.
