The aspiring Deputy Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tema West, Moses Klomega, has criticized the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its recent press conference on the Tribunal Bill.
According to him, the NPP’s flagbearer and party leadership have unnecessarily raised concerns about the bill, even though it has not yet received presidential assent. He noted that the legal framework governing tribunals is already provided for in the Constitution and the country’s statute books.
Mr. Klomega described the NPP’s reaction as premature and misplaced. He dismissed claims that assenting to the bill would weaponise the tribunal system to persecute political opponents. He argued that the primary objective of reviewing the operations of the tribunals is to decongest the courts by assigning specific cases to specialised courts, rather than targeting any political party.
He made these remarks during the Adekyee Mu Nsem morning show on Ahotor 92.3 FM, hosted by Citizen Kofi Owusu in Accra.
Mr. Klomega further stated that it is only individuals, particularly members and former officials of the NPP, who fear the passage of the bill because they believe they could be held accountable for the alleged mismanagement of state resources during their time in office.
Speaking on another national issue, he maintained that President John Dramani Mahama is not imposing himself on Ghanaians by seeking a third term. According to him, President Mahama has earned his political reputation by rising through the ranks of public service—from Assembly Member to Member of Parliament, Vice President, and eventually President of the Republic.
He also noted that President Mahama made political history by losing a presidential election, returning to contest again, and winning by a significant margin, which he said demonstrates the confidence Ghanaians have in his leadership and performance.
Mr. Klomega added that if there are constitutional questions regarding presidential term limits, the matter should be tested before the Supreme Court. Should the need arise, he said, the appropriate constitutional bodies should initiate a referendum to allow Ghanaians to decide on any proposed amendment relating to presidential term limits.