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The youth wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to stage a demonstration today, Tuesday, September 23, to protest what it describes as the government’s misuse of state institutions to intimidate and harass opposition members.
The protest, dubbed “Yɛn Suro Ahunahuna” (We Fear No Intimidation), is spearheaded by the party’s National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha.
According to organisers, the march will begin at Obra Spot in Accra at 6:00 a.m., proceed to the Police Headquarters—where a petition will be presented to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and National Security—and conclude at Jubilee House with a petition to the Office of the President.
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The immediate trigger for the protest is the recent arrest and detention of Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, the NPP’s Bono Regional Chairman.
Abronye was arrested on September 8 and charged with offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace and publication of false news. Although initially remanded into custody for one week, he was granted bail before the period elapsed.
His arrest has sparked outrage among NPP supporters, who argue that he is being targeted for political reasons.
Beyond Abronye’s case, the NPP youth cite what they call widespread harassment of their members, including prominent figures such as Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) and several party-affiliated social media activists.
Salam Mustapha accused the government of engaging in “selective justice” and “state-sponsored thuggery”, warning that the youth of the NPP will not be cowed into silence.
“This demonstration is a show of resolve. We will not be intimidated,” he said.
The protest is expected to attract senior NPP leadership, including the Minority Leader and the entire minority caucus, who will accompany the youth wing in presenting their petitions.
The NPP’s key demands include:
- An end to what they describe as politically motivated arrests, remands, and investigations targeting opposition members.
- Fair and consistent application of the law, especially regarding bail decisions.
The demonstration comes amid heightened political tension and renewed debate over the neutrality of Ghana’s state institutions. Since Abronye’s arrest, public discourse has focused on whether law enforcement agencies are being used to suppress opposition voices—raising questions about democratic governance and the rule of law.
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