A member of the National Communications Team of the New Patriotic Party, Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, has threatened members of the ruling National Democratic Congress over what he describes as intimidation and harassment of NPP members.
Speaking during a discussion on Onua FM, excerpts of which were shared on X on May 20, 2026, Gyewu-Appiah warned that NPP supporters would burn down the NDC headquarters if another party member is arrested.
According to him, the current government has been unlawfully targeting and arresting members of the NPP, which he described as an abuse of power and a violation of their rights.
He argued that during the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, members of the NDC were not subjected to similar treatment.
“If they continue to arrest our members, the next time such a thing happens, we will burn down the NDC headquarters. I know what I am saying is a threat, but are the things they are doing not also threats?” he said.
“The Rawlings era is long gone. I am repeating that the next time they arrest our members, we will burn down their headquarters, and that will be our first warning,” he added.
Gyewu-Appiah also accused the National Peace Council and other state institutions of remaining silent while NPP members are allegedly being intimidated.
“The Peace Council and other state elders are sitting quietly while these things happen. As they continue arresting members of the NPP, nobody is saying anything. This is a warning because we are tired of staying silent for a long time,” he stated.
After making the comments, the host of the programme urged him to retract the statement and apologise, but he refused.
“No, I won’t apologise. Let them go and arrest another NPP member, and we shall see,” he said.
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