The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned the alleged abduction of Sylvia Patience Baah, the Emirates Airlines Airport Manager in Accra, by operatives of the National Security Secretariat and the National Investigations Bureau (NIB).
The NDC, in a statement signed by its National Communication Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, expressed outrage at the reported incident, describing it as a glaring abuse of power and a stain on Ghana’s democratic credentials.
According to the statement, Madam Baah was abducted at the entrance to her residence on November 21, 2024, blindfolded, handcuffed, and forcibly taken away in an unmarked vehicle by individuals believed to be linked to state security agencies.
The statement alleged that the victim endured over two hours of being driven to an unknown location, where she was detained for nearly 24 hours, subjected to threats, and later abandoned in a bush near Ashaiman.
The NDC linked the abduction to an altercation involving Madam Baah and three individuals: Kwabena Adu-Boahene, Director General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB); Benjamin Ansah, Operations Director of the NSB; and Rashida Saani Nasamu, described as a “powerful waakye seller.”
The party characterised the incident as retribution for the victim’s professional actions, which reportedly displeased these individuals and other influential figures within the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration.
The NDC expressed concern over what it described as a pattern of state-sponsored terrorism and impunity under the current government, stating that such actions have eroded public trust in law enforcement and endangered the safety of citizens.
“This incident, which has outraged many Ghanaians, has once again highlighted the abuse and misuse of power under the lawless Akufo-Addo/Bawumia NPP government,” the statement read.
The NDC called on the Inspector-General of Police to urgently investigate the incident and ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice.
The party demanded transparent and impartial investigations, emphasising the need for swift action to deter future abuses.
The statement concluded by urging Ghanaians to vote for change in the upcoming election, describing it as an opportunity to restore social justice, the rule of law, and the integrity of state institutions.
“This change will restore social justice and the rule of law in Ghana. Above all, the NDC will work to restore the trust of Ghanaians in our law enforcement agencies and guarantee the safety and security of all Ghanaians,” the party assured.
The NDC pledged that under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama, a renewed commitment to justice, fairness, and accountability would guide the nation towards a safer and more equitable future.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of National Security has refuted claims of the abduction of Sylvia Baah by officers of the Ministry and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
NDC CONDEMNS KIDNAPPING OF EMIRATES AIRLINES AIRPORT MANAGER BY NATIONAL SECURITY OPERATIVES.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has followed keenly recent reports of the kidnapping of madam Sylvia Patience Baah, the Emirates Airlines Airport Manager in Accra, by operatives of the National Security Secretariat and the National Investigations Bureau (NIB).
Madam Sylvia Baah was said to have been abducted at the entrance to her residence in Accra on 21st November, 2024, blindfolded, handcuffed and bundled into an unknown vehicle by a team of hoodlums belonging to the National Security and National Investigations Bureau.
She is reported to have been manhandled and subjected to a harrowing ordeal in the hands of these bandits who drove her over two hours to an unknown location. She was detained for nearly 24 hours, threatened and subsequently abandoned at a bush close to Ashaiman.
The abduction of madam Sylvia Baah is said to have been linked to three individuals, namely, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the Director General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Benjamin Ansah, Operations Director of the NSB, an agency of the National Security Council, and one Rashida Saani Nasamu, described as a 'powerful waakye seller'.
These individuals are said to have had an altercation with madam Sylvia Baah in the line of her professional duties. Sylvia’s subsequent abduction is seen as an act of retribution for stepping on the toes of these persons and other powerful individuals within the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia NPP government.
This incident, which has outraged many Ghanaians, has once again highlighted the abuse and misuse of power under the lawless Akufo-Addo/Bawumia NPP government.
For eight (8) years, Ghanaians have witnessed a reign of terror in which certain miscreants within the national security apparatus, have continuously taken the law into their own hands to unleash state-sponsored terrorism on innocent civilians.
The NDC condemns in no uncertain terms, this brazen impunity and outright lawlessness by supposed officers of law enforcement and state security.
This incident has brought enormous embarrassment to Ghana and has once again underscored the fact that Ghanaians are not safe under this regime of terror.
The NDC hereby calls on the Inspector-General of Police to expedite investigations into this matter. We demand immediate impartial and transparent investigations leading to the arrest and prosecution of all persons associated with this dastardly incident to serve as a deterrent to others.
In the next ten (10) days, Ghanaians will be voting for change, to bring back into office the Nation-Builder, H.E. John Dramani Mahama and the NDC. This change will restore social justice and the rule of law in Ghana. Above all, the NDC will work to restore the trust of Ghanaians in our law enforcement agencies and guarantee the safety and security of all Ghanaians.
SIGNED.
SAMMY GYAMFI, ESQ
(NATIONAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER)
