Ghana Police re-arrested Kwame Baffoe, known as Abronye DC, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over allegations of making threatening and offensive posts on social media, according to multiple reports by MyJoyOnline. Abronye DC and Abubakar Yakubu, another party official, were granted bail after their arrests, but the NPP has condemned the detentions, alleging political bias and selective law enforcement by the police under Inspector-General Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
The NPP, through General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, accuses the police of lacking professionalism and creating special units to monitor and intimidate government critics via social media surveillance. They warn such actions threaten democratic governance and rule of law, calling for impartiality in law enforcement and judicial processes. The party also alleges that some judges have unfairly remanded opposition members without due process, raising concerns about judicial independence.
Beyond Abronye DC's case, the NPP describes a growing climate of intolerance under President John Dramani Mahama’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. The opposition accuses the government of authoritarianism and suppressing dissent, citing recent arrests of several party members, including Communications Officer Baba Amando, as examples of a shift towards a "police state," according to Haruna Mohammed, an NPP official.
Responding to Abronye DC’s arrest, Wonder Madilo of the NDC called for humane and dignified treatment of him, emphasizing adherence to legal procedures during police investigations. Meanwhile, the incidents have fueled politically charged tensions ahead of the next elections, spotlighting concerns about the stability of Ghana’s democratic process.
Observers will be watching how the police and judiciary handle ongoing cases involving opposition figures and whether measures will be taken to ensure fair treatment and respect for political freedoms. The response of President Mahama’s government to these allegations and upcoming court rulings may significantly impact public trust in state institutions.
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