Dr. Bawumia Rejects Prosecution in His Name, Calls for Charges Against NDC Organiser to Be Discontinued

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Published: July 22, 2026

Published at: 7:45Pm

By Saibu Terry

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney-General to discontinue the prosecution of an organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Agona West, who is facing charges for allegedly publishing false news and making offensive comments about him.

In a press release issued on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Dr. Bawumia stated that he neither lodged a complaint nor sanctioned any prosecution against the individual.

According to the statement, Dr. Bawumia made it clear that he does not support the arrest or prosecution of any Ghanaian in his name over matters relating to speech.

The statement noted that throughout his public life, Dr. Bawumia has been subjected to insults and falsehoods but has consistently refrained from responding through the use of state power.

Instead, he maintained that the appropriate response to offensive speech is more speech, while truth remains the best answer to falsehood, rather than arrests, court proceedings, or what he described as “crushing bail conditions imposed on ordinary Ghanaians.”

Dr. Bawumia therefore urged the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney-General to immediately discontinue the prosecution and any similar actions purportedly being undertaken on his behalf. He also appealed for the release of the accused so he can return to his family and livelihood.

He further stressed that Ghana’s democracy is strengthened when citizens, including political opponents, are able to express themselves freely without fear.

Concluding the statement, Dr. Bawumia said he forgives the young man, wishes him well, and encouraged all political actors to focus their efforts on addressing the issues that matter most to the Ghanaian people.

The statement was signed by the Communications Directorate of the Office of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.