Former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress(NDC), Mr Bernard Allotey Jacobs, delivered a scathing critique of the party’s current strategy in Parliament indicating that it is not the right approach to democracy

In an interview monitored by MyNewsGH.com on the Kokrokoo morning show on Peace FM on Wednesday, October 23, he boldly claimed that the recent upheaval, spearheaded by Speaker Alban Bagbin, resembles a coup d’état.

“This is not how democracy should function,” he asserted. “We cannot allow one individual to manipulate the legislative process for political gain.”

Alloety Jacobs emphasized that if the NDC genuinely wishes to establish a majority in Parliament, they must focus on engaging with the electorate and conducting effective campaigns to win elections, rather than relying on what he deems an illegitimate assertion of authority by the Speaker. “We need to go back to the grassroots and earn the trust of the people. That is the only way to secure a true majority,” he urged.

His comments come in light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which overturned Speaker Bagbin’s decision regarding the composition of Parliament.

Allotey contended that the NDC’s claims to a majority status are not only legally questionable but also undermine the party’s credibility. “How can we claim to be a majority when we are operating outside the legal framework? This is hypocrisy at its finest,” he stated.

Furthermore, Jacobs did not hold back in his criticism of the NDC’s immediate proposals to abolish certain taxes, including the controversial e-levy.

“These proposals are mere nuisances. How can they suddenly want to repeal taxes they once supported?” he challenged during a press conference. His remarks reflect a growing frustration within the party, as he called out NDC MPs for what he sees as a double standard. “It’s hypocritical for them to push for the repeal of policies they once championed alongside the NPP. We must be consistent in our principles if we want to be taken seriously.”