Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour, Abraham Koomson, has suggested that someone could go to court to seek an order restraining the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from campaigning for a return to power.
According to Mr Koomson, the NPP should first address accountability concerns arising from its previous administration before seeking another mandate from Ghanaians.
Speaking on Yepe Ahunu on Ahotor FM on Saturday, September 19, 2026, Mr Koomson questioned the basis for the party’s campaign for a return to power while legal and accountability issues involving some former government officials remain unresolved.
“Someone should go to court to restrain them from even campaigning,” he said.
He specifically cited former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is facing 28 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences in Ghana. The Office of the Special Prosecutor says the criminal proceedings are ongoing and that extradition proceedings involving Mr Ofori-Atta remain active. The OSP also says a High Court arrest warrant issued on December 2, 2025, remains in force.
Mr Koomson argued that politicians and public officials should be prepared to submit themselves to due process whenever investigations or prosecutions arise from their time in office.
“If you go into politics, you don’t fear arrest. You don’t fear detention and persecution. That is part of the game,” he said.
He questioned why the NPP would seek another opportunity to govern while some former officials associated with its administration are still dealing with accountability processes.
Mr Koomson therefore urged the NDC government not to be distracted by the opposition party’s campaign. He called on the government to concentrate on governing effectively, improving the economy, delivering on its promises and strengthening its grassroots structures.
He said the NDC should focus on addressing the concerns of Ghanaians rather than allowing the NPP’s campaign activities to shift its attention from its responsibilities in government.
Story by Stephen Kwaku Owusu Mintah
