A prominent spokesperson for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Jones Nyamesem, has issued a stark warning to former government officials, cautioning them against falling into what he described as the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) calculated political traps.
Speaking on Wontumi’s morning show, Nyamesem singled out former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as a primary target in what he sees as a broader campaign by the NDC to undermine former appointees from the previous administration.
He urged these individuals to remain vigilant, advising them to steer clear of any engagement with the NDC.
“They are setting traps, and former appointees must not take the bait,” Nyamesem cautioned. He specifically encouraged Ofori-Atta to focus on his health amid ongoing medical treatment, emphasizing patience in the face of mounting political pressures.
Nyamesem also cast doubt on the credibility of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), questioning the impact of its investigations.
“The Special Prosecutor has nothing to show up,” he asserted, implying that the prosecutions have been politically motivated rather than based on substantial evidence.
This warning comes amid a series of high-profile arrests and investigations targeting NPP members. Notably, Adenta Kumi, a staunch party activist, was recently detained, and NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has faced legal challenges linked to party activities.
Additionally, Ken Ofori-Atta himself is embroiled in a pending case related to alleged financial misconduct during his tenure as Finance Minister.
Nyamesem’s comments highlight the tense political atmosphere as the ruling NDC government intensifies efforts to investigate and prosecute figures from the previous administration, a move the NPP portrays as a witch hunt aimed at crippling political opponents ahead of upcoming elections.
