The New Patriotic Party (NPP), a major political force in Ghana, has announced its plan to stage a large-scale protest on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, against what it perceives as a targeted campaign of harassment and intimidation by the Ghana Police Service against its members. This announcement, made by the party’s National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha, follows a series of arrests and investigations involving prominent NPP figures, creating a growing sense of unease and distrust within the party towards law enforcement agencies. The NPP believes these actions are politically motivated, aimed at weakening the party and silencing dissenting voices.
The immediate trigger for the planned protest was the court-ordered two-week detention of Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC, the NPP’s Bono Regional Chairman. Abronye DC was arrested on charges of “offensive conduct conducive to the breach of public peace.” The NPP views this detention, along with other recent cases involving its members, as part of a broader pattern of harassment orchestrated by the government. They argue that these actions are not isolated incidents but rather a deliberate strategy to suppress political opposition and stifle free speech.
The planned demonstration, scheduled to commence at 6 a.m. from Obra Spot to police headquarters, is intended to be a powerful display of the party’s discontent and a clear message of resistance against what they perceive as an abuse of power. The NPP leadership has characterized the arrests as politically motivated, accusing the government of using law enforcement agencies to target and intimidate its members. This perception has fueled growing resentment within the party ranks and galvanized support for the upcoming protest.
Adding fuel to the fire is the ongoing investigation into Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP. Chairman Wontumi is facing serious allegations including fraud, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering. These allegations, combined with the arrests of other NPP affiliates, have strengthened the party’s conviction that they are being unfairly targeted. The NPP argues that these investigations are not based on genuine evidence but are politically motivated attempts to discredit and weaken the party.
The NPP’s claims of politically motivated arrests and investigations raise critical questions about the independence and impartiality of law enforcement agencies in Ghana. The party’s decision to take to the streets underscores the escalating tension between the NPP and the ruling government, and the growing concern over the perceived erosion of democratic principles. The NPP’s allegations, if proven true, would represent a serious threat to the rule of law and could undermine public trust in state institutions.
The planned protest is expected to attract a significant number of NPP supporters and could potentially lead to further confrontation with the police. The outcome of the protest and the subsequent response from the government will be crucial in determining the future trajectory of political discourse in Ghana. The events surrounding the protest are also likely to have a significant impact on public perception of both the NPP and the ruling government, and could play a significant role in shaping the political landscape in the lead-up to future elections. The situation warrants close observation as it unfolds, given its potential to escalate and impact the overall stability and democratic processes within the country.
