The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as “Nana B,” has commended the Sunyani East Constituency for its “well-coordinated and impactful” street protest, signaling a deepening of political friction over democratic freedoms in the country.
The demonstration, dubbed the “Yensuro Ahunahuna Demo” (translated as “We Do Not Fear Threats”), saw the streets of Sunyani flooded with a sea of red and black.
Party supporters, many visibly agitated, marched through the principal streets wielding placards that conveyed a singular message: they would not be intimidated.
The protest was sparked by the recent arrests of two high-profile party figures: Abubakar Yakubu (Baba Amando), the Sunyani East Communications Officer, and the Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC.
The NPP leadership has described these arrests as politically motivated tactics aimed at silencing the opposition.
Protesters argued that the legal actions taken against their colleagues represent a growing threat to free speech and democratic expression under the current administration.
Addressing party supporters and sympathizers on Facebook after the march, Nana B lauded the local constituency executives for their organizational prowess.
He emphasized that the massive turnout served as a powerful rebuke to those attempting to stifle dissenting voices.
“Kudos to the executives of the Sunyani East Constituency for organizing a well-coordinated and impactful demonstration,” Nana B declared.
“Such actions are not merely protests; they are necessary safeguards for our democratic values.”
He further asserted that the NPP would not stand by while civil liberties are eroded, noting that the party remains resolute in defending the rights of its members and the broader Ghanaian populace.
The NPP leadership made it clear that the “Yensuro Ahunahuna” demo was a direct message to President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
The party maintains that the state is increasingly using its apparatus to suppress opposition voices and create a climate of fear.
The demonstration comes at a time of heightened political tension, with opposition groups and civil society organizations increasingly raising concerns about governance and the protection of civil liberties.
The Sunyani protest is expected to be a precursor to similar actions across the country as the NPP intensifies its criticism of the government’s handling of dissent.
As the crowd dispersed, the sentiment on the ground was clear: supporters in Sunyani East believe the “Yensuro Ahunahuna” demo has set a new standard for political resistance in the region.
With the arrests of Baba Amando and Abronye DC still fresh in the minds of party faithful, the political temperature in the Bono Region remains at a boiling point, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown over the country’s democratic future.
By 1960news.com
