New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Communications Officer hopeful Dennis Miracles Aboagye has expressed concern that his outspoken nature could expose him to political persecution, warning that actions taken against political opponents today could undermine Ghana’s democratic future.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Mr Aboagye said he feels increasingly uneasy about the country’s political climate, arguing that freedom of expression must remain protected regardless of which party is in power.
He said governments are temporary and cautioned against creating precedents that could later be used against those who currently wield political authority.
According to him, Ghana’s democratic history demonstrates that no administration remains in office indefinitely, making it essential for state institutions to act fairly and independently.
“It may be CPP, it may be PNC or any other political party, but no government will be in power forever,” he said.
Mr Aboagye noted that even periods of military rule eventually gave way to democratic transitions, stressing that changes in political leadership are inevitable.
He insisted that his comments should not be interpreted as a call for retaliation should the NPP return to government, but rather as a warning against what he believes is the growing normalisation of selective justice.
“Precedent becomes law,” he said, explaining that decisions taken today could shape how future governments exercise power.
When asked whether he feared similar actions could one day be directed at the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Aboagye said his concerns were genuine and rooted in the need to safeguard Ghana’s democracy.
He revealed that he had written to the Chief Justice over his concerns and admitted that he does not feel entirely safe.
“I don’t feel safe. I won’t lie to you,” he said.
The aspiring communications officer, however, clarified that he was not suggesting his life was in immediate danger. Instead, he said his habit of speaking openly on political and national issues could eventually bring him into conflict.
“I love to talk. I love to debate. My mouth could get me into trouble,” he remarked.
Mr Aboagye maintained that the issue extends beyond his personal circumstances, arguing that many Ghanaians share similar concerns about the need to preserve free speech.
He said thousands of people preparing to participate in public demonstrations hold comparable fears about the direction of the country’s democracy.
According to him, one of Ghana’s greatest democratic achievements is the ability of citizens to express their views freely without intimidation or fear of political targeting, and he urged authorities to ensure those freedoms remain protected.
