The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has urged members of the party to remain disciplined in holding the government accountable amid what he described as frequent arrests of opposition figures.

His call follows recent arrests of some activists of the opposition party who are facing allegations including offensive conduct and publication of false news.

In a statement issued on Thursday, July 23, Mr Ahiagbah accused the John Mahama administration of using the arrests as a strategy to weaken the opposition and divert public attention from issues affecting Ghanaians.

“The arrests of opposition members by the John Mahama Administration are becoming far too frequent. This does not appear to be a coincidence but rather part of a broader effort to harass and weaken opposition to the government,” it read in part.

The NPP communications director, however, urged party members to remain disciplined and avoid conduct that could shift attention away from their criticism of the government.

He said the party must focus on issues such as the rising cost of living, youth unemployment, concerns over judicial independence and what he described as failures by the government to fulfil key manifesto promises.

“Facts, evidence, and disciplined advocacy remain our strongest weapons. Let us stay focused on holding the John Mahama Administration accountable and on speaking for the millions of Ghanaians who expect and deserve better performance from the government.”

Mr Ahiagbah further cautioned party members against insults, arguing that such actions weaken their message and provide the government with an opportunity to divert attention from issues of public concern.

He also called on President John Dramani Mahama to discourage what he described as the harassment of NPP members.