The General Secretary for New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong has strongly condemned the Mahama administration over the arrest of journalist Okatakyie Afrifa Menaah by security personnel on Wednesday, March 19.

Describing the arrest as a serious threat to democracy and free speech, he expressed his disapproval.

Before Menaah’s release, Kodua Frimpong took to Facebook to caution that such actions jeopardize fundamental rights.

“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!”

The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin on the other hand has denounced the arrest, calling on the Mahama administration to embrace opposing views rather than using state security to suppress dissent.

Before Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah’s release, Afenyo-Markin shared 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!”

Likewise, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a private legal practitioner and Convener of the Fix The Country Movement, demanded an explanation for Afrifa Mensah’s arrest.

Afrifa Mensah, known for hosting the social media program “FOR THE RECORDS”, was reportedly taken into custody, triggering public outrage.

The NPP has strongly criticized the arrest, describing it as an assault on democracy and press freedom, with General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua demanding his immediate release.