NPP Bono Region Exec Baba Amando Arrested, Supporters Cry Foul: “Freedom of Speech Under Attack”
- NPP has denounced the arrest of one of its communication officers as an attack on democratic freedoms
- The party claims state security is intimidating dissenting voices under Mahama's administration
- Supporters protested the detention of the executive, raising concerns over free speech and civil liberties
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The New Patriotic Party has condemned the arrest of its Sunyani East Constituency Communications Officer, Abubakar Yakubu, aka Baba Amando.
The party described the move as a threat to democratic freedoms.
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In a statement, the party said Yakubu honoured a police invitation at the Bono Regional Police Headquarters, only to be informed that officers there had no knowledge of the invitation.
According to the NPP, Adom News reported that further checks with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters in Accra indicated that he was transferred to Accra.
The party expressed concern over what it described as the increasing use of state security agencies to intimidate dissenting voices under the current administration.
"The NPP views this development as yet another example of the growing use of state security apparatus to intimidate and silence dissenting voices under the administration of President John Mahama. The Party is particularly concerned that this action raises serious questions about the state of free speech and civil liberties in the country."
Some supporters gathered at the police station to protest the detention, according to a video shared on Facebook.
Previous controversial NPP arrests
In August 2025, NPP supporter Daniel Adomako, aka Sir Obama Pokuase, and three others were arrested over their conduct online.
The arrest was linked to the alleged circulation of images showing individuals openly brandishing illegally acquired weapons.
According to the Ghana Police Service, Adomako was apprehended in a joint operation with other security agencies as part of an ongoing intelligence-led crackdown on illegal arms possession.
Obama's arrest comes after two other NPP supporters, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, were arrested.
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In a statement, the police said they commenced an investigation into a viral TikTok video in which they were heard threatening the lives of President John Mahama and the First Lady, Lordina Mahama.
An Accra Circuit Court later granted bail to TikTok personality Prince Ofori, popularly known as Fante Comedy, in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties.
Adomako's arrest came after two other NPP supporters, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, were arrested.
In a statement, the Ghana Police Service said it had commenced an investigation into a viral TikTok video in which they were heard threatening the lives of President John Mahama and the First Lady, Lordina Mahama.
An Accra Circuit Court later granted bail to Ofori, popularly known as Fante Comedy.
Protest from NPP supporters after Sir Obama's arrest
YEN.com.gh reported that supporters of the NPP trooped to the Police Headquarters in Accra to protest the arrest of Adomako and other detentions.
The National Youth Organiser of the NPP, Salam Mustapha, led the youth to gather at the station to protest.
The party has had concerns about state abuse of power against some of its members.
Source: YEN.com.gh
