The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been at the receiving end of intense criticism from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding the establishment of the ORAL team. However, a closer examination of the NPP’s arguments reveals a pattern of partisanship and double standards that is both striking and disturbing.
Comrades, On the surface, the NPP’s criticisms of the ORAL team appear to be centered around the issue of redundancy.
They argue that the existence of institutions like the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), and the Attorney General’s Department makes the ORAL team unnecessary. However, this argument is fundamentally flawed, as it ignores the fact that these institutions have their own specific mandates and areas of focus.
Moreover, the same logic that the NPP is applying to the ORAL team could also be applied to the establishment of EOCO and OSP. Both of these institutions were established alongside existing institutions, and yet, the NPP did not argue that their existence was unnecessary. This inconsistency raises questions about the NPP’s true motives and whether their criticisms of the ORAL team are genuinely driven by a concern for good governance.
Another argument that the NPP has been making is that the ORAL team lacks legal backing. However, this argument is also inconsistent with the NPP’s own track record. Initiatives like Free SHS, Operation Galamstop, and Operation Vanguard were not backed by law, and yet, they operated in the country. This raises questions about the NPP’s commitment to the rule of law and whether they are genuinely interested in promoting good governance.
It appears that the NPP’s criticisms of the ORAL team are driven by an excessive partisan interest, rather than a genuine concern for good governance. Their eagerness to see the current administration under President John mahama fail is palpable, and their attempts to discredit the ORAL team only serve to expose their own ignorance and bias.
Again , the NPP’s unrepentant criticism of the current government, despite their own checkered past, raises questions about their true motives. Are the NPP genuinely interested in promoting good governance, or are they simply trying to score political points come 2028? The answer, it seems, is clear.
In reality, the NPP’s criticisms of the ORAL team are not about promoting good governance or ensuring that the current administration is held accountable. Rather, they are about undermining the credibility of the government and creating a narrative that suggests the NDC are incompetent and incapable of governing Ghana.
Truly, the NPP’s actions are a reflection of their own values and principles. They are a party that is driven by a desire for power and a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve it. They are not interested in promoting good governance or ensuring that the government is held accountable. Rather, they are interested in promoting their own interests and advancing their own agenda.
Finally, the NPP’s criticisms of the ORAL team are a classic case of partisanship and double standards. They are driven by an excessive partisan interest, rather than a genuine concern for good governance but I’m optimistic that President John mahama will surely reset Ghan
