The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for alleged intimidation and harassment of its members through the misuse of state security institutions. The party made this known in a press release issued on Friday, May 23, 2025.
According to the NPP, the government’s actions are a direct attack on Ghana’s democracy and the rule of law.
The party cited the recent arrest of Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as “Adenta Kumi,” and the raid on the residence of Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi.
Adenta Kumi, a known NPP activist, was reportedly arrested by heavily armed operatives from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in a manner described by the party as “Rambo-style intimidation.”
The arrest is believed to be connected to a petition Kumi recently filed against President John Dramani Mahama, urging him to dissolve the committee investigating petitions related to the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
The NPP claims Kumi’s arrest is an attempt to silence him and obstruct justice, adding that the response of the state should have been to address the concerns raised in the petition through due process, not through intimidation and force.
Regarding Chairman Wontumi, the NPP described the raid on his residence as “nothing short of political harassment.” Armed men reportedly stormed his residence despite prior communication between him and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), informing them of his inability to appear for questioning due to medical reasons. Chairman Wontumi had assured the authorities of his availability on May 26, 2025.
The NPP has called on Ghanaians, civil society organizations, and democratic institutions to condemn what it perceives as a deliberate attempt to weaken opposition voices and undermine the nation’s democratic values.
The party emphasized that these actions violate the fundamental rights of citizens and threaten transparency, justice, and equal protection under the law.
“We urge all defenders of democracy to speak out against this political persecution,” the NPP stated.
