Recent incidents, such as party supporters storming state-owned enterprises like Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC), reveal a troubling sense of entitlement and lawlessness that threatens the foundations of governance, a United States-based Ghanaian Professor Kwaku Asare, has said.
He stated that winning an election is not a license for disorder, but a call to serve the nation with humility, competence, and integrity.
He also notes that electoral victory is not an entitlement to jobs, contracts, or scholarships for party supporters.
“It is not a time for appointees to boast on social media about securing benefits for party loyalists. Instead, it is a mandate from the people to solve problems for all citizens, regardless of political affiliation. Governance must be rooted in meritocracy, ensuring opportunities are based on ability, integrity, and contribution to national development,” he said in a Facebook post condemning the alleged attacks on state institutions by irate youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the victory of the party in the just-ended general elections.
Prof Asare stated that mo government is immune to the consequences of lawlessness committed in its name.
Irate youth of the NDC besieged the premises of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGCL) and the others who are also attacking other state institutions, a development that has attracted condemnation from some persons in the party.
A leading member of the NDC Mr Kojo Twum Boafo told the youth that their conduct is not helpful to the president-elect John Dramani Mahama.
He told the youth that the NPP is the party known for this conduct, not the NDC therefore they should put a stop to this behaviour.
He said after news broke that the Military had been deployed to the head office of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited to disperse the irate youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who besieged the premises on Tuesday, December 10.
TV3’s Godwin Asidiba who was at the scene reported that the irate youth created discomfort for residents of the area.
Mr Kojo Twum Boafo who is a resident of the area visited the scene to attempt to talk to the youth to stop their action.
He told Godwin Asidiba that “the youth are not helping president-elect Mahama with this kind of conduct. Let us not create more problems for him that he will resolve.
“Don’t emulate Abronye’s attitude. In 2016 Abronye of the NPP was chasing people seeing their cars and properties.. We understand your anger but don’t attack state installations.”
North Tongu lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa also condemned the irate youth. He said that such conduct is not the character of the leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama therefore it should stop.
Speaking on TV3 Tuesday, December 10, he said “if you are arrested don’t expect any of us to come and defend you because what you have done you don’t have our permission to do that.
“Our leader is a peaceful leader, and so you have to be law-abiding in celebration. Don’t take over state institutions.”
In a video, the youth were captured attempting to forcibly open the main gate to the premises. This action comes despite calls from NDC National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi for supporters to celebrate their victory in the presidential and parliamentary elections with moderation.
Also adding his voice to this matter, Prof Asare wrote on his Facebook page that “Recent incidents, such as party supporters storming state-owned enterprises like Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC), reveal a troubling sense of entitlement and lawlessness that threatens the foundations of governance. Winning an election is not a license for disorder, but a call to serve the nation with humility, competence, and integrity.
“Electoral victory is not an entitlement to jobs, contracts, or scholarships for party supporters. It is not a time for appointees to boast on social media about securing benefits for party loyalists. Instead, it is a mandate from the people to solve problems for all citizens, regardless of political affiliation. Governance must be rooted in meritocracy, ensuring opportunities are based on ability, integrity, and contribution to national development.
“Achieving this requires a commitment to the politics of decency, not only from elected leaders but also from their supporters. For leaders, decency means conducting public affairs with humility, transparency, and fairness. It means resisting the temptation to abuse power or sideline opponents, while making decisions guided by what is right, not what is politically convenient.”
He added “Supporters, too, must practice decency by respecting the rights of others, avoiding intimidation, and refraining from exploiting political connections for personal gain. True victory is not about conquest but about cooperation and collective progress. This election has shown that voters harshly punish betrayal of trust.
“Political goodwill is fleeting. When trust is betrayed, the people will impose a heavy cost. No government is immune to the consequences of broken promises or lawlessness committed in its name. GOGO strongly urges an immediate end to all forms of violence, raids on state institutions, and acts of intimidation. Law enforcement must rise to its constitutional duty to protect every citizen, not just the politically favored. To be ‘great and strong,’ Ghana must learn from history’s harsh lessons: when political goodwill is squandered through misconduct, the people will respond—often with irreversible consequences at the ballot box. True victory lies not in the spoils of power but in the shared prosperity of all Ghanaians.
“GOGO will use this opportunity to welcome SALL to the 9th Parliament, marking an end to the periodic reminders of the 8th Parliament’s cardinal sin.”
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