Deputy Director of Operations for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has described the recent “Save the Judiciary” demonstration organized by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a “preposterous posture” and “very disingenuous.”
In a strong reaction to the protest, Gbande questioned the sincerity and consistency of the NPP’s stance, suggesting that their messaging on matters relating to the judiciary lacks clarity and coherence. “They have a confusing and inconsistent position as far as this matter is concerned,” he said.
Mr. Gbande also commended the current government for its tolerant and democratic approach to handling the protest. “What is important is that I must commend the way our government, including even the Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe, received them. We couldn’t have gotten these courtesies in the last eight years under the Nana Addo regime.”
Gbande contrasted the current administration’s approach with what he described as a more hostile and suppressive response from the previous government. “By this time, you would have been hearing of hot water being poured on people or stray bullets. But that is not the story today, because we have a listening president in power.”
He emphasized that the NDC government upholds the constitutional right of citizens to demonstrate—even when their arguments may seem unreasonable. “We tolerate everyone, even if you don’t make sense, because we believe that your right to protest is derived from the Constitution,” he stated.
The Deputy Director of Operations, Mustapha Gbande warned the NPP and its communications director, Richard Ahiagba and his party, against attempting to interfere with ongoing constitutional processes. “They should not try to impede constitutional processes that are aimed at ensuring public officials are held accountable,” he said.
Story by Freedom Lavoe.
