Over 16 NPP members arrested over social media posts - Oppong Nkrumah alleges

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah alleged on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, on Joy FM Midday News that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has arrested more than 16 members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) since assuming office. He claimed the individuals were detained and subjected to unfair treatment over social media comments deemed unfavourable to the government, stating, "Over sixteen NPP persons have been arrested for simply making comments on social media or posting things on social media that the government finds unpalatable."

Mr. Oppong Nkrumah made the allegations while commenting on the recent arrest and detention of the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC. He said, "In the case of Kwame Baffoe Abronye, he was earlier arrested, denied bail… and now, Abronye has been detained from last Wednesday till today as I am speaking to you." He also alleged that since the arrest of Abronye DC, his family members, political associates, and legal team had been denied access to him. Mr. Oppong Nkrumah further accused the government of "using arrest, detention, remand as a tool to suppress voices that they do not feel comfortable with."

According to Mr. Oppong Nkrumah, the NPP would respond through public advocacy and legal channels. He stated, "We will use the platforms of public advocacy to call that out as well while we do what is necessary through the judicial system."