The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned its supporters not to seize or destroy government properties allegedly misappropriated by members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Mustapha Gbande, the NDC’s Deputy General Secretary, issued a statement on December 11 urging party supporters to remain calm and law-abiding.
His warning comes after several incidents of vandalism and looting at some facilities by people suspected of being affiliated with the NDC.
This is contained in a statement he issued warning party members not to engage in lawlessness.
He stated that any suspected cases of theft or mismanagement of government assets should be reported to the proper authorities for further investigation and action.
He emphasised the importance of government officials and NPP members following due process during the transition period.
He advised that government officials associated with the NPP not be harassed or obstructed in their duties until the transition is complete.
“NPP faithful found to be possessing government assets: report them to the police and ensure he or she provides a basis for the possession or the police should impound same until further investigations.
“Government appointees/NPP officials working or possessing government assets: these individuals should be left untouched until the transition is over because a government is still in place and as such officials should be left to perform their normal duties until a new government takes over irrespective of their party affiliation.
“Entry into government offices and premises without a cause other than looking for jobs: let’s ensure our youths do not invade any functioning government property to disrupt normal business or cause disturbance for any reason until the transition is over. Ensure that no one seizes government assets particularly consumables, fixtures, relief items etc without reporting to the police, which will amount to stealing.”
Read the full statement below
Read below the statement by NDC
Good morning
Att: organisers and youth organisers at Regional and constituency, Security Coordinators.
Please ensure immediate implementation of the above directives in a strict order with immediate effect.
1. Outgoing government appointees and Npp party supporters stealing and attempting to move or hide government properties: You are to organise, make official complaints to the police to effect an arrest and ensure such properties are retrieved by the police whereas we ensure they are not released until a new government takes over fully.
2. Post-elections recruitment: wherever this is happening kindly report to constituency chairmen and regional chairmen, who will take appropriate measures to report the same to the transition team for further directives and action.
3. Npp faithful found to be possessing goverment asset: report them to the police and ensure he or she provide basis for the possession or the police should impound same until further investigations.
4. Government appointees/NPP officials working or possessing government assets: these individuals should be left untouched until the transition is over because a government is still in place and as such officials should be left to perform their normal duties until a new government takes over irrespective of their party affiliation.
5. Entry into government offices and premises without a cause other than looking for jobs: let’s ensure our youths do not invade any functioning government property to disrupt normal business or cause disturbance for any reason until the transition is over.
6. Ensure that no one ceases government assets particularly consumables, fixtures, relief items etc without reporting to the police, that will amount to stealing.
7. No one must issue instructions for invasion without the consent of party structures: Regional organisers/ youth at the regional level, constituency organisers/ youth at the constituency level.
8. Consult with pcs and mps on this matter before taking action when necessary.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
