Following the recent elections, the Minority Caucus in Ghana's Ninth Parliament has expressed concern about what it calls an increase in thuggery, violence, and intimidation.

The Caucus denounced the conduct of people claiming to be associated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at a press conference on Thursday, January 9, at Parliament House in Accra.

They also accused the party's leadership of funding these activities. Speaking to the Parliamentary Press Corps, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei listed a number of violent occurrences that occurred on election day, such as physical attacks on voters, attempts to obstruct the voting process, and harassment of election workers.

She highlighted specific cases, such as alleged arson attacks on Electoral Commission offices in Damongo and Tepa, and the destruction of electoral materials at the Ayensuano District Electoral Office.

As Ghana moves through the post-election phase, the Minority Caucus also called on all political players to pledge to uphold peace and the rule of law. There were vandalism incidents. Madam Ursula Owusu Ekuful, the Minister of Communications and Digitalization, had her office and home vandalized, and an NPP Regional organizer's car was vandalized at Nyankpala, she added.

The Ghana Police Service and other security forces were urged by Madam Appiagyei to maintain their vigilance and see to it that those responsible for acts of violence are held accountable.

Additionally, the Caucus advised the NDC to prioritize governance before upsetting the peace. The Deputy Minority Leader stated, "We remind President John Dramani Mahama that his electoral mandate is to formulate policies for the country's development, not to endorse chaos and lawlessness."

The nation was also reassured by the Caucus that the NPP Party has taken steps to guarantee a peaceful society and is still dedicated to promoting discussion, peace, and the development of democratic institutions.