{"id":95466,"date":"2025-09-23T19:48:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=95466"},"modified":"2025-09-23T19:48:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:48:33","slug":"govt-to-investigate-npps-petition-over-alleged-intimidation-of-members-alex-segbefia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=95466","title":{"rendered":"Gov\u2019t to investigate NPP\u2019s petition over alleged intimidation of members \u2013 Alex Segbefia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 59 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Alex Segbefia, says the government will thoroughly investigate a petition submitted by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) alleging intimidation of its members by state agencies.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on JoyFM\u2019s <em><strong>Top Story<\/strong><\/em> on Tuesday, September 23, Mr Segbefia confirmed that the petition, presented during the NPP\u2019s protest march to Jubilee House, had been received and would be subjected to due process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will put it before the appropriate group or persons and ascertain the veracity or otherwise of all the issues in there, and then we\u2019ll deal with the matters appropriately in terms of a response,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>His remarks come after the party filed petitions with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday during a demonstration against what they described as the government\u2019s use of State institutions to intimidate and abuse opposition members.<\/p>\n<p>The protest, known as \u2018Y\u025bn Suro Ahunahuna\u2019, was organised by the NPP\u2019s National Youth wing under Salam Mustapha, the party\u2019s National Youth Organiser.<\/p>\n<p>Asked how soon a response could be expected, Mr Segbefia noted that the process could take time, given the complexity of the claims. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey should expect some account of the fact that it\u2019s not one issue that is being looked at. There are a number of issues raised in the petition, all on different dates and times. These have to be looked into and then responded to appropriately,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read also: \u2018We have evidence of state institutions being weaponised against opponents\u2019 \u2013 Nana B<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mr Segbefia refrained from commenting on the specifics of the NPP\u2019s allegations but stressed the importance of allowing investigations to proceed. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo every story, there are two sides, and they\u2019ve given a raft of examples. Let\u2019s find out what the other side is\u2026 where some of it is not accurate, we\u2019ll bring the accurate position as we understand it,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He added that because the allegations involved security agencies, those institutions would also have to review the petition and provide input. <\/p>\n<p>Mr Segbefia, however, commended the NPP for submitting the petition peacefully. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat is beautiful is that they were able to come and give us the petition here in the Flagstaff House. 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