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National Youth Wing of NPP Condemns Arrests and Detention of Social Media Activists

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The National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed disappointment over the arrest and detention of social media activists, including Fante Comedy, AY, and Sir Obama Pokuase, as well as two TikTokers, over a viral video. The National Youth Organizer, Salam Mustapha, has criticized the Ghana Police Service for its actions, arguing that freedom of speech is guaranteed in the country and that the current security setup is being intolerant towards NPP supporters. Mustapha has called on the police service to uphold its motto "Service with Integrity" and to focus on violent attacks against NPP members, such as the former Minister of State and MP for Awutu Senya East, Hon. Hawa Koomson, and Deputy National Organizer of the NPP, Chris Lloyd.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Youth Wing of the NPP has condemned the arrest and detention of social media activists, including Fante Comedy, AY, and Sir Obama Pokuase, over a viral video.
  • The Ghana Police Service has been criticized for its partisan approach and for targeting NPP supporters, while allowing NDC members, such as those involved in the violent attack on Hon. Hawa Koomson and Chris Lloyd, to go free.
  • The National Youth Organizer, Salam Mustapha, has called for the unconditional and immediate release of the detained social media activists.
  • The police service has been accused of being intolerant towards NPP supporters and of failing to uphold its motto "Service with Integrity".
  • The NPP has called on the police service to focus on violent attacks against its members, rather than targeting harmless youths for social media conversations.

Statistics:

  • 2 TikTokers and 3 social media activists, including Fante Comedy, AY, and Sir Obama Pokuase, have been arrested and detained over a viral video.
  • The Ghana Police Service has been accused of targeting NPP supporters, while allowing NDC members to go free.
  • At least 3 NPP members, including Hon. Hawa Koomson and Chris Lloyd, have been victimized in violent attacks, but the perpetrators have not been arrested or prosecuted.

Sources:

  • A statement issued by the National Youth Organizer of the NPP, Salam Mustapha

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