The communications director for Mahamudu Bawumiahas accused the government of engaging in political persecution, warning that officials responsible for alleged abuses could face legal consequences in the future.

Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday (14 May), Dennis Miracles Aboagye said recent arrests and detentions of opposition figures reflect what he described as a deliberate misuse of state power.

“All we are saying is that the law does not include kidnapping and detention… apply the law that already exists,” he said.

Aboagye questioned the criminalisation of comments made by political actors, arguing that issues such as defamation should be handled through civil legal processes rather than arrests.

He cited cases involving opposition figures, insisting that expressing opinions — including criticism of judges — should not result in detention.

“Since when has defamation become criminal to the extent that somebody can be detained?” he asked.

In one of his strongest remarks, Aboagye warned that failure to halt what he described as political persecution could lead to retaliatory action if political power changes hands.

“If they don’t stop, they would be given the same dosage… you do me, I do you,” he said.

He added that a future administration led by Bawumia would ensure accountability through legal processes.

According to Aboagye, a future government under Bawumia would apply the law strictly to individuals found to have abused state power.

“All those who are involved… would face the full force of the law,” he said, adding that such action would deter future misuse of political authority.

He urged security agencies and judicial actors to act independently and avoid political influence, warning that continued alleged abuses could have long-term consequences for governance and democratic stability.

The government has yet to respond to the latest claims.