NPP will impose $500m bail bond on NDC offenders if we return to power — Abanga

Abanga Fuseini Yakubu, the newly appointed National Youth Organiser of the NPP, has warned that if the party returns to power, they will introduce a $500 million bail bond for those accused of offenses linked to the NDC. He accused the current administration of employing state institutions to intimidate young people and critics, alleging that some individuals are being arrested for their online comments.

Mr Abanga expressed that the current government's actions have deepened the frustration among young people who feel their freedom of political expression is being curtailed. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express program, he contrasted the current situation with the Akufo-Addo administration, noting that during that time, critics were allowed to criticize the president without facing arrest.

"During President Akufo-Addo’s regime, people could insult him and attack him, but nobody arrested anybody; but today you cough, and they are arresting you," he asserted. He further warned that the NPP will respond differently if they regain power and cautioned the government against its treatment of political opponents. "Whatever they are doing, when we come to power, the bail bond will be $500, and I am promising you as the National Youth Organiser of the NPP, so they should be careful with whatever they are doing," he stated.

These remarks come amid ongoing political disputes over arrests and prosecutions involving people accused of posting offensive or illegal statements on social media.