The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to stage a demonstration on Wednesday, April 22, in Sunyani, in protest against what it describes as the unwarranted arrest of its members, according to the national leadership of party.
National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, said the demonstration, dubbed “Yen Suro Ahunahuna Demo,” is being organised by the party’s Sunyani East Constituency.
He observed that the protest is a direct response to what the party views as an emerging pattern of intimidation and the criminalisation of free expression.
The NPP National Organiser stressed that the largest opposition party will not be cowed by what it believes are politically motivated arrests, cautioning that such actions risk undermining Ghana’s democratic foundations.
“Following a series of what we consider unwarranted arrests, the New Patriotic Party, through our Sunyani East Constituency, is organising a demonstration dubbed the ‘Yen Suro Ahunahuna Demo.” We are not afraid of these actions or the criminalisation of free speech. We believe that democracy is under attack,” said Nana B.
The planned demonstration follows the recent arrest of the Sunyani East Communications Officer of the NPP, Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando. He was picked up over allegations of offensive conduct, false publication, and the circulation of statements deemed likely to incite fear and panic.
He has since been granted bail to the sum of GH¢30,000 with two sureties and released, pending further investigations.
The NPP maintains that the circumstances surrounding the arrest raise concerns about freedom of expression and insists the protest will serve as a platform to resist ‘ harassment’ of its members. Enditem
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