President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accused some executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of inciting supporters to vandalize state properties following the declaration of John Dramani Mahama as the winner of the December 7 presidential election.

The President strongly condemned these actions, stating they undermined Ghana’s democratic reputation and called for an end to such behaviour.

Speaking at the Bicentenary Anniversary of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana on Sunday, December 22, 2024, President Akufo-Addo commended the Electoral Commission (EC) for conducting what he described as a free, fair, and transparent election, urging all stakeholders to prioritize the nation’s democratic principles.

“It is with deep concern that I acknowledge the unfortunate incidents of post-election hooliganism, vandalism, and violence that followed. Incidents which threaten to tarnish the beauty of our democratic exercise. Such acts were completely unnecessary and were wholly unacceptable. They must never reoccur.

“Regrettably, these unfortunate disturbances appear to involve some executives and sympathisers of the victorious party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC). As a nation, we must be resolute in our commitment to safeguarding peace, stability, and democratic values.”

Several government agencies, such as the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the Forestry Commission, and the Metro Mass Transit, were all attacked following the declaration of the NDC as winners of the December 7 general elections.