{
  "id": 11718915,
  "title": "Mahama govt wants critics terrified and tired, but we'll not; we'll pursue accountability - Afenyo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mahama-govt-wants-critics-terrified-and-tired-but-well-not-well",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T16:05:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/mahama-govt-wants-critics-terrified-and-tired-but-well-not-well-pursue-accountability-afenyo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the Mahama government for arresting critics of the administration. He pointed out that members of the NDC were allowed to make harsh criticisms of the Akufo-Addo government in the past, but were not similarly punished. Afenyo-Markin stated that his party will not be intimidated and will pursue accountability through democratic means. He urged the NPP and the Minority to be bold in criticizing the Mahama government and holding it accountable, without fear of arrest or intimidation. Afenyo-Markin also called on NPP members to unite and support the party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2028 elections. Former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Akufo-Addo also expressed their support for the NPP, calling for it to guide Ghana to prosperity and transformation. The NPP is currently holding its National Delegates Congress and national officers elections in Kumasi, where delegates will vote to determine the party's next leaders.",
  "summary": "Critics are arrested and jailed for saying things the NDC government doesn't like. Under Akufo-Addo, we heard worse things against Akufo-Addo, but we endured.",
  "key_points": [
    "Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin criticizes Mahama government for arresting critics.",
    "NDC members criticized Akufo-Addo government without facing punishment.",
    "Afenyo-Markin urges NPP and Minority to pursue accountability democratically."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Let's hold govt accountable without fear of arrest and intimidation - Afenyo tells NPP, Minority",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/lets-hold-govt-accountable-without-fear-of-arrest-and-intimidation",
        "published": "2026-10-03T15:51:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Let’s hold govt accountable without fear of arrest and intimidation – Afenyo tells NPP, Minority",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/lets-hold-govt-accountable-without-fear-of-arrest-and-intimidation-11727174",
        "published": "2026-10-03T16:41:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}