The Upper East Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to investigate reports of the formation of a group known as “The Lions” allegedly linked to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the region.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the NDC youth wing said the reports raise concerns under the Ghana Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), which prohibits the establishment, operation, financing, promotion, or participation in political vigilante groups.
The group said Ghana must not allow any development that could undermine the national commitment to ending political vigilantism or threaten the peace and stability of the country.
The NDC youth wing recalled that political parties, through the National Peace Council, signed the Vigilantism and Political Party-Related Violence Pact in 2019, committing to disband vigilante groups and promote peaceful political participation.
It said Parliament later passed Act 999 to strengthen these commitments and provide a legal framework to address political vigilantism.
Against this background, the group is urging security agencies to conduct a “thorough, impartial and transparent investigation” into the reported formation of “The Lions.”
It added that if the investigation establishes that the group’s objectives, structure, or activities violate Act 999 or any other laws of Ghana, authorities must take appropriate action against those responsible, regardless of their political affiliation or status.
“The laws of Ghana must be enforced fairly, consistently, and without exception. No individual, political party, or group should enjoy immunity where the rule of law is concerned,” the statement said.
The NDC youth wing also called on the leadership of the New Patriotic Party to clarify the status, purpose and activities of the reported group and reaffirm its commitment to the Vigilantism Pact and Ghana’s laws.
It stressed that political parties have a responsibility to promote peace and should not allow the emergence of groups that could create fear, suspicion or insecurity among citizens.
The statement, signed by the Deputy Regional Youth Organizer of the NDC, Samson Samari, said the group remains committed to speaking against developments it believes could threaten Ghana’s peace, security and democratic stability.
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