The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned what it describes as sustained attacks by political commentator Kevin Ekow Taylor against former President John Agyekum Kufuor, calling on the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to publicly dissociate itself from the remarks.
In a statement issued on Friday, May 8, the NPP described the comments as “vicious” and accused the NDC of remaining silent despite what it termed insults directed at a respected former head of state.
“This is not politics. This is desecration,” the party stated.
The opposition party praised former President Kufuor for his contribution to Ghana’s democratic and economic development during his time in office.
According to the statement, Mr. Kufuor helped stabilise the economy, strengthened democratic governance, and earned admiration both locally and internationally.
“President Kufuor rescued this nation from economic collapse, strengthened our democracy, and earned the admiration of Ghana and the world. He is not a partisan target; he is a father of this nation,” it added.
The NPP further argued that the silence of the NDC over the comments amounts to complicity, claiming Kevin Taylor has known ties to the governing party.
“When a known operative verbally assaults a former President and the leadership of the NDC watches in silence, their silence becomes an endorsement,” the statement noted.
The party is therefore demanding that President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC publicly condemn the comments and distance themselves from the political commentator’s remarks.
The NPP also called on Kevin Taylor to issue what it described as a full and unqualified public apology to former President Kufuor.
It stressed that political discourse must remain within acceptable limits, especially when it involves former national leaders.
“The NDC must decide whether it will stand with our shared cultural values or with the savagery of Kevin Taylor,” the statement added.
Read full statement below.
