The arrest of journalist Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah by security operatives has sparked outrage within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), with key figures calling it an attack on democracy and press freedom.
NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, took to Facebook ahead of Okatakyie’s release, writing: “The arrest of Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah, a journalist, by the NDC government is a dangerous attack on democracy and freedom of speech! Ghana must not descend into tyranny. He must be released NOW!”
Similarly, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin strongly criticized the Mahama administration, accusing it of using state security to intimidate opposition voices.
He also expressed his concerns on Facebook, stating: “It started with Abronye. Now it’s Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah.
“The NDC Government must be tolerant! Using State Security to intimidate opponents is not good for our democracy! Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah must be released now!”
The journalist’s arrest has reignited conversations about press freedom and political tolerance in Ghana, with opposition figures demanding greater respect for dissenting voices.
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