NPP Youth Wing to Stage ‘Yɛn Suro Ahunahuna’ Demonstration Against Government’s Abuse of Power
The Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to embark on a massive demonstration on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to protest what it describes as the government’s abuse of power and selective application of justice.
The protest, dubbed “Yɛn Suro Ahunahuna” (We Fear No Intimidation), was officially announced at a press conference held at the party’s headquarters at Asylum Down, Accra. Addressing the media, NPP National Youth Organizer, Salam Mustapha, accused the Mahama-led administration of orchestrating “state-sponsored harassment and abuse of power” targeted at opposition members.
Background
According to Mustapha, the government has increasingly used state institutions—including the Ghana Police Service and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)—to intimidate opposition members. He cited the recent arrests and detentions of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) and several NPP-affiliated social media activists as examples of politically motivated harassment.
Allegations of Selective Justice
The NPP Youth Wing further accused the government of double standards in law enforcement. Mustapha referenced the case of social commentator Kelvin Taylor, who was reportedly granted bail under state protection. “This government has sponsored Kelvin Taylor into this country, protecting him and escorting him to court, while our members are unfairly targeted,” he alleged.
Protest Route and Participation
The demonstration will commence at Obra Spot at 6:00 a.m., move to the Police Headquarters, where a petition will be presented to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and end at the Jubilee House with another petition to the Office of the President. Senior party leaders, including the Minority Leader and the entire minority caucus in Parliament, are expected to join the youth wing in the exercise.
NPP’s Demands
The party is demanding an end to what it describes as politically motivated arrests, remands, and investigations against its members. It is also calling on law enforcement agencies to apply the law fairly and not act as tools of political intimidation.
Mustapha stressed that the protest is not just a political action but a declaration of resilience. “This demonstration is a show of resolve. The youth will not be intimidated,” he stated.
Story by Eugene Kwasi Nyarko
