The Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bawku Central Constituency has issued a strong press statement accusing the Ghana Police Service of involvement in the alleged killing of two of its members.
In a statement signed by Constituency Youth Organizer Mumuni Faisal Basnere, the group described the situation in Bawku as a growing threat to peace and democratic stability, claiming that targeted attacks against party sympathizers have intensified in recent weeks.
Allegations of Targeted Attacks
According to the statement, on April 27, 2026, gunmen attacked an NPP youth group along the Bawku Central main road. The incident reportedly led to the death of Seidu Samadu, a polling station secretary, while three others sustained injuries.
Two days later, on April 29, the group alleges that personnel of the Ghana Police Service carried out an operation in Zuarungu, arresting over 20 individuals. Among them were Seidu Safianu and Mohammed Shamsudeen, both identified as NPP party officers, who were allegedly separated for interrogation and later reported dead.
The NPP Youth Wing claims the two were “executed in cold blood,” describing the incident as a case of state-sponsored violence.
Claims of Political Intimidation
The statement further alleges that since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed office, NPP supporters in Bawku Central, particularly youth members, have faced intimidation, arbitrary arrests, and violence.
The group argues that these actions are politically motivated, citing the constituency’s strong electoral support for the NPP in previous elections.
Appeal to Government and Authorities
The Youth Wing called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Interior Ministry to intervene, accusing authorities of failing to respond to earlier violent incidents in the area.
They referenced:
- The killing of a physically challenged NPP supporter on April 8
- An attack on three women near a police station on April 19, which allegedly resulted in deaths without arrests
The group also urged the government to investigate alleged involvement of national security elements in what it described as extrajudicial actions.
Call for Justice and Accountability
The statement called on civil society organizations, the diplomatic community, and the general public to take note of what it termed “serious human rights abuses.”
It demanded:
- Immediate investigations into the alleged killings
- Accountability for officers implicated
- Protection for political actors regardless of affiliation
The NPP Youth Wing warned that it would no longer remain passive in the face of what it described as systemic violence against its members.
They demanded justice for Seidu Safianu, Mohammed Shamsudeen, and Seidu Samadu, while urging national leaders and security agencies to uphold their constitutional responsibilities.
