Joyce Bawah Mogtari, a key figure in the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Deputy Transport Minister, has warned the government that its handling of the Democracy Hub protesters will not be forgotten by Ghanaians come December 7 general elections. 

In a sharp criticism of the ruling administration, Mrs Mogtari condemned the arrest of protesters who were exercising their democratic right to voice dissatisfaction with the current state of governance. 

She noted that such actions will have lasting political consequences when the nation heads to the polls.

According to Mrs Mogtari, the government's crackdown on peaceful demonstrators reflects a broader attempt to stifle dissent and intimidate citizens. 

She emphasised that rather than resorting to arrests, the government should listen to the concerns of the protesters, many of whom are highlighting issues such as economic mismanagement, unemployment, and corruption. 

Mr Mahama’s Special Aide warned that the frustration of ordinary Ghanaians would play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of the next election.

She further stated that the arrests of Democracy Hub protesters will serve as a reminder of the ruling party’s authoritarian tendencies. 

She cautioned that such actions are a direct attack on the country’s democratic values and that the government’s approach to suppressing protests will fuel voter anger. 

She predicted that on December 7, Ghanaians would hold the government accountable for its record of governance, including its treatment of dissenters.

“Rather than stop us from exercising our democratic rights, these anti-freedom actions by Akufo-Addo and Bawumia should convince you to look harder at their failures and break through the carefully curated public relations visage they have created.”

“They have failed miserably in almost every arena, and rather than listen to the voice of the people, they hide behind the police and the courts.”

“They will be remembered on December 7th for this alone. We will vote against the NPP, Akufo-Addo and Bawumia. We will vote for John Mahama.”

“Our nation cannot afford a government that is scared of its people,” she added.