NPP Slams Arrest of Party Communicator

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticised the arrest of some party communicators, insisting the NPP cannot be silenced. His comments follow the arrest of Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando, over alleged offensive conduct and false publication. Ahiagbah argued that the communicator was using political satire to criticise the government and should not have been arrested or remanded. He further criticised the administration of former President John Dramani Mahama, describing the arrests as a worrying sign for free expression in Ghana. Meanwhile, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin also questioned the decision by an Accra Circuit Court to remand the suspect for two weeks, raising concerns about judicial fairness. However, he commended the Ghana Police Service for what he described as a professional handling of the arrest and investigation process. According to him, the police did not initially seek a remand but only requested time to conduct forensic examinations related to the case, which involves social media publications. The case stems from investigations into alleged statements likely to incite fear and panic, with the suspect having been picked up on April 13, 2026.