The New Patriotic Party (NPP), through its Sunyani East Constituency, is set to hold a demonstration on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Sunyani, in protest against what it describes as a growing attack on free speech and democratic principles.
The protest, dubbed the “Yen Suro Ahunahuna Demo,” is being organised in response to what the party claims are a series of unwarranted arrests linked to political expression.
Confirmation of the planned demonstration was given by the NPP’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, in a Facebook post on Monday, April 20.
According to him, the demonstration is intended to register the party’s “strongest protest” against what it alleges are government-sponsored actions aimed at suppressing dissenting voices.
In his statement, Mr. Boakye—popularly known as Nana B—emphasised that the decision to protest was not taken lightly but had become necessary due to what he described as a “growing pattern of intimidation” emerging from the corridors of power.
“We are registering our protest against the attack on free speech. This is about defending our democracy and ensuring that no citizen is silenced for expressing their views,” he stated.
The NPP is calling on all democratic-minded Ghanaians, civil society organisations, and party faithful to join the march in Sunyani.
The party has accused the administration of President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of orchestrating a pattern of intimidation and attempts to criminalise free expression.
Mr. Boakye noted that the decision to take to the streets follows increasing concerns within the party about what it perceives as threats to Ghana’s democratic space.
The demonstration is expected to draw party supporters and sympathisers from within the constituency and beyond, as the NPP seeks to highlight its concerns and call for the protection of fundamental freedoms.
As of Monday evening, the local police had been notified, and the party expects a significant turnout as it seeks to send a clear message to the Flagstaff House.
Stay tuned for updates as the “Yen Suro Ahunahuna” demonstration unfolds on Wednesday.
By 1960news.com
