Suhum MP fires back at critics over arrest of party member
27th January 2026
In a press release issued on January 26, 2026, Team Bawumia, Suhum, dismissed these claims as “entirely fabricated” and accused Bryan Acheampong’s camp of spreading misleading narratives aimed at tarnishing Protozoa’s reputation.
The controversy emerged after a statement circulated by Bryan Acheampong’s camp claiming that Joe, the said party member staying at Kukua one of the Electoral Area in the Constituency had been targeted for his political alignment.
According to the statement, the arrest was instigated because Joe had questioned the payment of winning bonuses from previous party primaries and had taken photographs related to campaign activities.
Bryan Acheampong’s camp described the incident as “political terrorism” and accused Protozoa and Onaana of weaponizing the police to intimidate dissenting supporters ahead of the upcoming NPP primary.
Protozoa’s team, however, refuted these claims, clarifying that no arrest took place.
According to the press release, the incident involved Joe being invited to the Suhum Police Station for questioning following the circulation of a sensitive audio recording and photograph allegedly linked to Onaana’s residence. Joe accompanied by the constituency secretary, lawyer Stephen Asukpa Odame, and senior members of Dr Bryan Acheampong’s campaign team, voluntarily reported to the police.
After engaging with CID officers, Joe was informed that his conduct constituted an offensive act.
He promptly apologized to Onaana, and the matter was resolved amicably.
The release emphasized that Joe left the station freely and was never detained, intimidated, or victimized.
The press release further highlighted contradictions in the allegations from Dr Bryan Acheampong’s camp, noting that their statement claimed both that the arrest was not conducted by state security and simultaneously accused Protozoa of “weaponizing the police.”
Team Bawumia argued that these inconsistencies exposed the narrative as dishonest and politically motivated.
Protozoa and his team stressed their commitment to fair and peaceful party politics.
They warned against the emerging culture of personal attacks and emotional propaganda, urging party members to focus on unity and credible campaigning rather than spreading unverified claims.
“All eligible delegates will vote freely and peacefully in the upcoming primaries,” the statement affirmed, insisting that no intimidation is taking place within the constituency.