Mike Oquaye backs Kojo Bamba’s call for stronger measures to protect NPP ballots

Former Speaker of Parliament Professor Mike Oquaye has expressed support for Kojo Fosu Boadu, the New Patriotic Party's First Vice Chairman, in his push for enhanced measures to safeguard the party's ballots. Professor Oquaye argued that the NPP's current reliance on the police for election security has raised concerns, citing past incidents such as ballot box seizures and disruptions that led to re-vote procedures in certain areas.

He criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for allegedly exacerbating these issues through intimidation and interference.

Professor Oquaye dismissed the notion of setting up a separate system to secure ballot boxes, but warned that if the police were unable to protect the NPP, the party might consider other measures. He emphasized that the NPP's concerns were not about inciting violence, but about the perceived inability of state institutions to adequately protect them.

He urged the NDC to cease what he termed as political intimidation, and called on religious leaders, civil society organizations, and other influential groups to intervene before tensions escalated. Professor Oquaye also criticized the arrest of Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, describing the situation as worrisome and potentially leading to further political instability if not addressed.