NPP Supporters Storm Jubilee House to Submit Petition Against Alleged Abuse of Power and Harassment
- Supporters of the opposition NPP stormed Jubilee House to protest alleged police harassment and abuse of power
- The protest, dubbed ‘Yɛn Suro Ahunahuna’, began at Obra Spot in Accra on Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- Top party officials including Nana B and Salam Mustapha led the march after key NPP figures like Chairman Wontumi were arrested
- Nabil Abubakar, a political analyst and a member of Action Movement for Bawumia 2028, shared his views on this in an interview with YEN.com.gh
Supporters of opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), who are demonstrating against alleged police harassment and abuse of power, have stormed the Jubilee House to present their petition to the government.
The protest, dubbed ‘Yɛn Suro Ahunahuna’, which literally means "we fear no intimidation," began at the Obra Spot in Accra on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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Scores of NPP supporters came out in their large numbers to join the leadership of the party, including Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser and Salam Mustapha, the Youth Organiser, to march through the principal street to the Jubilee House.
Upon arrival at the Jubilee House, Ghana's seat of government, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, handed the petition to the Chief of Staff at the office of the Vice President, Alex Segbefia.
The members of the opposition party drew the government’s attention to what they described as state-sponsored harassment and abuse of power.
They demanded that the government and security agencies respect citizens' rights and refrain from using excessive force or intimidation tactics.
"We are here at the Jubilee House, the seat of government. The New Patriotic Party, through the youth wing of the party, staged this mammoth protest against what we will describe as a deliberate weaponisation of state institutions against citizens purposely to harass members of the opposition," he said.
The NPP's demonstration was organised after the recent arrests of some of its key party functionaries and social media activists.," he added.
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NPP chairmen and activists arrested by police
The NPP's demonstration was organised after the recent arrest of some of its key party functionaries and social media activists.
Among the individuals arrested was Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
Chairman Wontumi was arrested and detained by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial crimes and illegal mining.
Aside from Wontumi, the Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC, was arrested over what the police described as "offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace."
In addition to the two regional chairmen, some social media activists of the NPP were also arrested.
Adomako, aka Sir Obama Pokuase, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, were arrested in connection to threats against the President and misinformation.
NPP youth resist government-led intimidation
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Nabil Abubakar, a member of the Movement for Bawumia 2028, explained that their party's youth wing staged a protest called "Yɛn Suro Ahunahuna" – a protest to send a strong message against the selective application of justice and state-sponsored harassment.
The young politician stated that the party submitted a petition to the President and the Inspector-General of Police outlining eight key demands, including an end to political persecution and attacks on free speech.
He also vowed that the NPP will never be cowed into silence by the security agencies.
"We won't be silenced; we'll continue to speak out against these injustices and fight for our rights. The petition we submitted to the President and the Inspector-General of Police outlined eight key demands, including an end to political persecution and attacks on free speech. We're determined to resist any attempt to stop us from sharing our views about the current government," he said.
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Abronye narrates his experience in custody
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Abronye DC broke his silence after being released from police custody over his allegations against the IGP.
The outspoken politician alleged that officers demanded his phone and questioned him about 15 houses and two companies that he owns.
Despite the grilling, the outspoken NPP chairman said no one could silence him, including the NDC government.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
