Lawyer Kwesi Botchey Jnr, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communication team, has expressed concern over what he describes as growing lawlessness, impunity and the arrest of opposition members in Ghana.
Speaking during the “Democracy Under Attack” protest, Kwesi Botchey said he was worried about the direction of the country and accused the government of making the arrest of opposition members a major priority.
According to him, the situation has created fear among citizens, with many people becoming concerned about their safety and freedom to express their views.
“Nothing is working in Ghana. The only thing working in Ghana is impunity, lawlessness and arresting opposition members,” he said.
Kwesi Botchey Jnr. argued that the government appeared to be focused on dealing with its political opponents rather than addressing the challenges facing the country.
He said protesters had gathered to observe developments in the country and determine whether the government intended to move Ghana towards a one-party state.
“So today we want to be quiet and observe them, if they want to turn this country into one-party state,” he said.
The lawyer also raised concerns about the safety of citizens, particularly people who openly criticise the government or express opinions on political issues.
“I’m not safe, no one is safe in Ghana. You as a blogger, your safety is not even guaranteed,” he told journalists and other participants at the protest.
He further accused the government of being overly sensitive to criticism, saying its response to opposition voices had created an atmosphere of fear.
He also compared the current situation to Ghana’s past military regimes, arguing that even during periods of military rule, opposition members were not arrested in the manner he believes is happening now.
“Even during the military rule, they didn’t arrest opposition members like this,” he said.
The comments were made during the “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration, which brought together opposition supporters and other protesters to raise concerns about the state of democracy, governance and the justice system in Ghana.
