Salem Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, has called on former President John Mahama, the President-elect, to instruct the supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to refrain from attacking collation centres and some state institutions.

He said despite Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer’s, show of admirable statesmanship by conceding defeat to Mahama 14 hours after the close of polls to promote peace and unity, some NDC supporters had resorted to looting state institutions and attacking homes of some NPP parliamentary candidates.

“The NPP demands that John Mahama immediately instruct his supporters to stand down and allow the EC to do its work,” Mustapha said.

Addressing a news conference in Accra on Monday, Mustapha warned that continued provocations and aggression by NDC supporters may lead to uncontrollable reactions, which could jeopardize national stability.

“NPP supporters have stood firm in the interest of peace and democracy, but our patience is being tested. We will firmly defend ourselves against any attack on us or our members,” Mustapha cautioned.

He mentioned mayhem visited on the homes of Madam Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the MP for Ablekuma West; the NPP MP for Tolon, NADMO Offices, warehouses of the National School Feeding Programme, and Agric Office in Tamale.

Some constituency collation centres that witnessed violent attacks were Aowin, Damongo, Techiman South, Ahafo Ano South West, Obuasi East, Ahafo Ano North, Gushegu, Karaga, and Kpandai.

The rest were Fanteakwa North, Akwatia, Suhum, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Tema Central, Ablekuma North, Okaikwei Central, and Dome Kwabenya.

Mustapha noted that elections were not justification for violence or division and underscored the need to work together to maintain the peace and stability of the country.

“We appeal to all Ghanaians to remember that we are one nation with a shared destiny, Let us all work together to maintain the peace and stability that have been the hallmark of our democracy,” Mustapha stated.