Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says he does not feel safe speaking openly about national issues.
According to him, actions perceived as targeting political opponents could undermine Ghana’s democratic values and set a dangerous precedent.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Dennis Miracles Aboagye clarified that he was not claiming his life was under direct threat. Instead, he said his outspoken nature and willingness to comment on public affairs could expose him to future difficulties.
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His remarks come after he raised concerns over what he described as selective justice and the treatment of opposition figures within Ghana’s justice system.
According to Dennis Miracles Aboagye, governments do not remain in office indefinitely, and political leaders should be mindful that actions taken against opponents today could be repeated when power changes hands.
“It may be CPP, it may be PNC, be it PNP, but what you are basically telling the country is that tomorrow, when another party is in power, you see, no government will be in power forever,” he said.
He argued that Ghana’s political history, including periods of military rule, demonstrates that no administration remains in power permanently.
“Even in our darkest ages, even with military rule, there was change of government,” he stated.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye further warned that targeting individuals because they are outspoken could establish a precedent that may later affect others regardless of political affiliation.
“I don’t feel safe. I won’t lie to you. I told you I’ve written to the Chief Justice. I personally, I don’t feel safe,” he said.
When asked to explain why he felt unsafe, he said his concern stemmed from his determination to continue expressing his views on national matters.
“Because I talk. I can’t stop talking. I can’t. I love to talk. I love to debate,” he said.
He later clarified that his concerns were not about a direct threat to his life but about the possibility that his public commentary could create challenges for him.
“I feel that my mouth will put me into trouble. That is what I feel,” he explained.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the concern extends beyond his personal experience, arguing that many Ghanaians who participate in public discourse also fear being targeted for expressing their opinions.
“So the 1000s of people who are coming on the streets tomorrow. That is how most of them feel,” he said.
He stressed that freedom of expression remains one of Ghana’s most important democratic achievements and urged all political actors to safeguard it.
“If we don’t have anything at all in Ghana, it is our free speech, it’s our democracy, it’s the fact that we can freely express ourselves without any fear of being targeted,” he said.
He also cautioned political leaders against celebrating actions taken against their opponents, warning that similar measures could one day be used against them.
“If you are in government today and you are excited, you are happy that some of your opponents are being targeted because you think they are loud, they have free speech and everything, you should be worried,” he added.
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