This is a dangerous blueprint you are fashioning for our dear nation and it must not be encouraged.
A civil society activist was arrested, detained, sent to court on criminal charges, granted bail, and yet detained again for making a statement against you, President Akufo-Addo
Ahenkorah Odura Mary 
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has stated that there have been several disturbing incidents of harassment of journalists in the line of duty, which is a dangerous blueprint the President Akufo-Addo is fashioning for our nation and it must not be encouraged.
According to him, they have witnessed media establishments closed down on his instructions, despite many appeals to him.
He commented on the fact that in a space of fewer than two weeks, four people have suffered police action, criminalizing their right to free speech.
However, as Attorney General, at the time, who led the repeal of the criminal libel law, so that citizens could freely express their views hence it is unconscionable to be suppressing the rights and criminalizing the speech of citizens and journalists.
“It is even more worrying when the power of the state is used as a pliant tool in this intimidating endeavor”, it stated.
Radio and TV presenter Captain Smart was dragged from the court, and although he had been granted bail, sent into detention.
Another radio presenter, Oheneba Boamah Bennie has been incarcerated for statements he allegedly made.
A civil society activist was arrested, detained, sent to court on criminal charges, granted bail, and yet detained again for making a statement against you, President Akufo-Addo.
As if to suggest insincerity behind the serious decriminalization of speech that you led, another radio presenter, Bobie Ansah, has been arrested, detained, and charged– criminalized for speaking and making allegations against your wife.
Again, last week, security personnel linked to your party brutalized a radio presenter and producer in the city of Takoradi.
“Such lawless attacks have today become common occurrences in our country”, he stressed.
He further added that President Akufo-Addo, cannot continue to oppress the people, criminalize speech when these matters are essentially civil if he feels offended by them
