The National Youth Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has issued a stern warning that the party could take measures to make Ghana “extremely ungovernable” if alleged harassment and intimidation of its members continues.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, May 19, during a courtesy call by the NPP on the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Mustapha emphasised that the party would not remain passive while its members are targeted.
According to him, the NPP commands a formidable support base across the country and is prepared to mobilise its followers in response to what he described as political persecution.
“If this nonsense doesn’t stop, we will weaponize our support base and make this country extremely ungovernable for them. We are sending this warning and caution to the government to release Abronye; otherwise, should anything happen to Abronye in custody, you’ll have us to contend with,” Mustapha said, referring to Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, who was remanded on May 13, 2026.
He further warned that continued harassment could trigger stronger actions from the opposition, adding, “And this constant harassment and intimidation of NPP people, if you people don’t stop it, we’ll make sure that we react in such a way that you will not be happy with us.”
While maintaining that the NPP is willing to offer constructive criticism and support to the government, Mustapha stressed that any attempt to suppress or intimidate its members would be met with firm resistance.
“You have a country to govern and we are here to support you and give you the best of advice from the opposition point of view. If you turn us into enemies, we will give you rebellion,” he added.
The comments come amid the two-week remand of Abronye over alleged offensive conduct likely to breach the peace and the publication of false statements against a judge.
