We have evidence that state institutions are being weaponised NPP- Nana B
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has accused the government of deliberately using state institutions to target political opponents.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Monday, Nana B said the party has filed formal petitions with both the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and President John Dramani Mahama, alleging politically motivated prosecutions and selective justice.
“We have evidence to substantiate the claim that there is a deliberate attempt to put together state institutions to weaponise them to go after political opponents,” he said.
The petitions follow the recent arrest and remand of Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, the NPP’s Bono Regional Chairman. He was charged with offensive conduct and publishing false news, charges that have triggered protests by the party’s youth wing, who claim the arrest is politically motivated.
According to Nana B, the uneven application of the law has become increasingly evident. He pointed to cases where NPP members were detained for minor offences, while individuals linked to the ruling party faced no consequences for similar or more serious actions.
“The charges levelled against him were just misdemeanors. However, he was in police custody for nearly a week. Meanwhile, someone who committed the same offense was paraded in handcuffs, with his image splashed across social media. This imbalance is what we are talking about,” he said.
Nana B also cited a case involving a National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication officer, who allegedly threatened to kill three NPP leaders, including himself, during the Akwatia by-election.
“As we speak, he has not been arrested. Yet when it comes to NPP members, the law is applied with full force,” he added.
He further referenced an incident at Ridge Hospital where a man reportedly caused public panic but was not subjected to the same legal scrutiny as NPP-affiliated individuals.
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