NPP will impose $500m bail bond on NDC offenders if we return to power – National Youth Organiser

Newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Youth Organiser, Abanga Fuseini Yakubu, has threatened to introduce a $500 million bail bond for alleged offenders associated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) if his party returns to power.

Mr Abanga accused the government of using state institutions to intimidate young people and critics, particularly over comments made on social media.

He claimed the development had created frustration among young people who feel their freedom to express political opinions is being restricted.

“This government whatever you, they will come after you. Even on social media, there are certain words if you dare use them, tomorrow EOCO will come and pick you up, free speech is now criminalised to the point that one cannot even criticise the government,” he said.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, October 6, Mr Abanga contrasted the situation with the Akufo-Addo administration, arguing that critics were able to openly insult and attack the former President without being arrested.

“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 stated.

He said the NPP would adopt a different approach if it returns to government, while warning the NDC against what he described as 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 said.