Is Ghana Facing a Military Takeover?

According to GhanaWeb, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s government regarding recent developments in the nation. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate for the upcoming 2024 elections mentioned that he accepted an early defeat in the previous election to uphold peace, yet the current situation appears to contradict that aim.

He pointed out a prevailing sense of insecurity in the country, highlighting attacks on journalists and the military’s involvement in raiding the homes of former officials and communities. In a Facebook post on February 19, 2025, he expressed concerns about the atmosphere of insecurity, noting incidents involving mobs targeting innocent citizens and state facilities. He remarked that the current situation resembles a military takeover rather than a peaceful democratic shift, emphasizing the urgent need for measures to safeguard democratic practices and institutions in Ghana.



Bawumia stated that Ghanaians had hoped for significant change, which included moving away from the negative aspects of governance seen since 1992. He urged President Mahama to act as a leader for all Ghanaians by halting these troubling trends, reinstating unfairly dismissed workers, and ensuring the safety of all citizens. He also condemned the president for dismissing public employees appointed by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, stressing the importance of advancing democracy, protecting state institutions, and adhering to the Constitution.

He insisted that Ghana has the potential to improve. His remarks followed reports of alleged party members attacking state institutions in the wake of the government change. Additionally, a recent incident involved individuals in military attire storming the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on February 11, 2025, while he was reportedly abroad, with the reasons for the raid remaining uncertain.

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