Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for the immediate release of controversial broadcaster Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah, who has reportedly been arrested by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB).

In a strongly worded statement on X, Afenyo-Markin condemned the arrest, linking it to previous actions taken against political figures.

"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!!!," he wrote.

Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah was allegedly picked up by NIB operatives on Wednesday evening at Mile 7, Achimota. The reason for his arrest remains unclear, but the development has sparked concerns among opposition members and media circles.

The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, widely known as Nana B, confirmed Okatakyie’s arrest in a post on Facebook, further fueling discussions on the motive behind the move.

This comes in the wake of another high-profile case involving the NIB, which recently summoned NPP’s Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye. He was called to appear before the bureau on February 26 over allegations against former President John Mahama, accusing him of withholding GH₵550 million meant for dismissed appointees at the Jubilee House.

With rising concerns over perceived political intimidation, Afenyo-Markin’s demand has added to the growing pressure on authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah’s arrest and ensure transparency in security operations.