The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to stage a demonstration in Sunyani today, Wednesday, April 22, to protest what it describes as the unwarranted arrest of some of its officials.
The party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, explained that the protest, dubbed the “Yɛn Suro Ahunahuna Demo,” is being organised by the Sunyani East Constituency.
According to him, the demonstration is in response to what the party views as growing intimidation and a clampdown on free speech.
“Following a series of what we consider unwarranted arrests, the party is organising this demonstration. We are not afraid of these actions or the criminalisation of free speech. We believe democracy is under attack,” he said.
The protest follows the arrest of the Sunyani East Communications Officer, Abubakar Yakubu, over allegations of offensive conduct, false publication, and the circulation of statements deemed likely to incite fear and panic.
Although he has since been granted bail in the sum of GH¢30,000 with two sureties, party officials insist the development raises serious concerns about freedom of expression and democratic governance.
The NPP says the protest is intended to send a strong message against what it describes as attempts to silence dissenting voices.
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