The NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, has accused the John Mahama government of arbitrary arrest and prosecution of its members.
According to the NPP, the actions being taken by the NDC government authorities undermine democratic principles and the rule of law.
He warned that such developments could set a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s political environment.
Justin Kodua Frimpong warned that a future NPP administration should not be faulted if similar measures are taken against members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) members.
Speaking to journalists at a press conference on Wednesday, April 15, Justin Kodua Frimpong stated, “Somewhere in 2025, this government was arresting, detaining and arbitrarily arraigning members of our party before some kangaroo courts. We came to you, and we were not calling on the media, CSOs, and the clergy to come to the defence of the NPP, but rather let you all be aware of what the NDC is doing.
They are sidestepping our constitution, the respect for the rule of law, liberty, and freedom of expression, and we want to send a signal to them that no condition is permanent and definitely, the tables will turn.
And we don’t want a situation where the tables will turn, and people will come to the NPP government and ask why these things are happening.”
His comments come on the back of the arrest of Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando, a Sunyani East NPP Communications Team member, who has been remanded into custody for two weeks.
Reports suggest Baba Amando was remanded by an Accra Circuit Court on charges including offensive conduct, false publication, and the circulation of statements likely to incite fear and panic.
He was remanded to custody for two weeks to allow prosecutors to conduct forensic investigations.
Also, NPP MP Baffour Awuah launches a scathing attack on the judge in the Baba Amando case.
Baffour Awuah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, criticised the judge hearing the matter, Justice Kunza, who remanded his client for two weeks.
The lawyer accused the judge of being partisan, suggesting that his actions showed that he was a member of the ruling NDC.
Speaking to the media after the proceedings, “I am in my 16 years of practice, I’ve never publicly criticised a judge. Never, it is never my practice. It’s not something I want to do. I am always reluctant. I defend the judiciary. But in this instance, I think that Justice Joseph Kunzu, very respectfully, the only thing different from him is that he’s not wearing an NDC flag or paraphernalia. That is the only thing that distinguishes him from a member of the NDC.
“This is so bad. I’ve never seen it before a judge. Look, let me restrain myself. It’s so bad. Never, in my own 16 years, I’ve never, ever criticised a judge. But I’ve seen a judge who the only difference between himself and a member of the NDC is that he’s not clad in an NDC flag,” he fumed.
He added, “A judge is supposed to be an independent-minded person. I’m so surprised. The only thing which is different, which distinguishes him from a member of the NDC, is that, sitting there, he was in a wig and gown. That is the only thing that distinguishes him.”