Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for the immediate discontinuation of the prosecution of an organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Agona West, who is facing charges over alleged false publications and offensive comments about him.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Dr. Bawumia stated that he neither lodged a complaint nor authorised the prosecution of the individual or any other Ghanaian over comments made about him.
He stressed that he does not support the arrest or prosecution of citizens in his name for matters relating to free speech.
According to Dr. Bawumia, throughout his public life, he has been the subject of insults and falsehoods but has never resorted to using the instruments of state to respond.
He maintained that the appropriate response to offensive speech is “better speech,” while falsehoods should be countered with the truth rather than arrests, court proceedings or stringent bail conditions.
Dr. Bawumia therefore appealed to the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney-General to discontinue the prosecution and any similar actions purportedly undertaken on his behalf. He also called for the release of the accused to enable him return to his family and livelihood.
He further emphasised that Ghana’s democracy is strengthened when all citizens, including political opponents, are able to express their views freely without fear.
Dr. Bawumia concluded by stating that he forgives the young man, wishes him well, and urged all political actors to focus their energies on addressing issues that matter most to the Ghanaian people.
By: Bernard Mensah
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