NPP’s Maxwell Mahama Alleges Unlawful Arrest, Raises Constitutional Concerns

A prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Sunyani East, Maxwell Mahama, has expressed concerns over what he calls an unlawful arrest involving his younger brother, Yakubu Abubakar. He stresses the need for strict adherence to Ghana’s constitutional provisions.

Speaking on the Kessben Maakye show, Mahama highlighted that Ghana operates under a democratic system defined by the 1992 Constitution and other legal frameworks. He referred to Article 14(2), which outlines the procedures for the arrest of individuals, and emphasized that due process must always be followed.

According to Mahama, Yakubu Abubakar initially received a call instructing him to report to the Sunyani Police Command. However, upon his arrival, police reportedly denied issuing such a directive. Yakubu then returned home, only to receive another call asking him to come back, at which point he was arrested.

Mahama alleged that when Yakubu questioned the reason for his arrest, he was told that the order had come from Accra. He added that his brother was subsequently transported to Accra but was released within 30 minutes of arrival. Despite being discharged, Yakubu was instructed to report again the following day, after which he was processed for court.

According to Maxwell Mahama, the court then remanded Yakubu for ten days and denied him bail. During court proceedings, it was alleged that Yakubu had created defamatory images against several prominent individuals, including Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Sam George, and former President John Dramani Mahama.

Mahama argued that even if these claims were true, they would constitute a civil issue rather than a criminal offense. He criticized what he described as the misuse of power by authorities, asserting that those in positions of authority should not handle citizens arbitrarily.

He concluded by noting that this situation sparked demonstrations by the NPP, dubbed “YENSURO AHUNAHUNA,” to express dissatisfaction with the government’s actions. He stressed that Ghana remains a democratic state and not a revolutionary regime.

As of now, the police have yet to officially respond to the allegations.