The New Patriotic Party is set to stage a protest today, Wednesday, April 22, in Sunyani, a move expected to heighten political tensions in the Bono Region.
Purpose of the Demonstration
The protest, dubbed “Yen Suro Ahunahuna Demo”—meaning “We are not afraid of intimidation”—has been organised in response to the arrest of the party’s Sunyani East Communications Officer, Abubakar Yakubu.
Party officials argue that his detention raises serious concerns about freedom of speech and political expression, insisting the issue goes beyond one individual.
Broader Concerns Raised
According to NPP regional executives, the demonstration aims to:
Highlight concerns over constitutional rights
Demand transparency from law enforcement authorities
Push back against what they describe as growing intimidation
They maintain the protest is a broader call to protect democratic principles and uphold the rule of law.
Expected Turnout
The event is expected to attract:
Party supporters
Sympathisers
Residents from across the Bono Region
Police Assure Security
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure the protest remains peaceful.
Authorities have also urged participants to:
Cooperate with security personnel
Adhere to laws governing public demonstrations
Growing Political Climate
The protest underscores rising political tensions and ongoing national conversations around civil liberties, governance, and the independence of state institutions.
