Story by Eugene Nyarko Jnr. I NPP Headquarters, Accra l April 15, 2026 —
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration of political victimisation and judicial interference following the arrest and remand of party communicator, Baba Amando.
Addressing a press conference at the NPP Headquarters in Accra on April 15, 2026, the party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, described the development as a “state-sponsored political abduction disguised as law enforcement,” alleging a pattern of intimidation against opposition voices.
According to him, Baba Amando honoured a police invitation in Sunyani on April 13, 2026, but was subsequently transferred to Accra on what police reportedly described as an “order from above.” He said although the communicator was granted police bail and complied with instructions to report to the Police Headquarters the following day, he was later arraigned before court without new evidence.
Mr. Boakye stated that the prosecution did not oppose bail or apply for remand, yet the presiding judge at Circuit Court 9, Justice Kuunsong, ordered a two-week remand. He argued that this amounted to judicial overreach and a breach of constitutional rights, including personal liberty and freedom of expression.
He further indicated that Baba Amando’s legal team, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and supported by Nana Agyei Baffour, had demonstrated that their client was not a flight risk, having complied with all police directives.
The NPP also cited what it described as double standards, alleging that key figures within the NDC, including President John Dramani Mahama and some of his appointees, had previously made controversial statements without facing similar legal action.
The party referenced the arrest of its Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe Abronye, as part of what it called a broader pattern of targeting opposition figures for political speech.
Additionally, the NPP criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over what it described as an unlawful raid on the residence of former official Maxwell Kofi Jumah, alleging abuse of state power and intimidation.
The party has therefore called for an immediate halt to what it termed the “weaponisation” of state institutions, a review of the remand order, and an investigation by the Chief Justice into alleged judicial bias.
The NPP maintained that the developments raise serious concerns about free speech and civil liberties in the country, urging the government to focus on addressing pressing socio-economic challenges rather than pursuing political opponents.
