Public Reactions Mount As Amoakohene Hints At NDC Protests Following Internal Elections

According to recent reports, Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene sparked intense public debate on November 3, 2026, after suggesting on Facebook that a new wave of street protests could follow the National Democratic Congress (NDC) internal elections.

His remarks coincided with a New Patriotic Party (NPP) demonstration in Accra demanding the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Amoakohene questioned whether the NPP demonstrators had concluded their march and predicted a “part two” of the “yɛgye yɛ sika” protest, suggesting the demand for Ofori-Atta’s return would remain central to upcoming political agitations.

The minister’s post, widely viewed as a political jab, triggered swift reactions online. Critics pointed out that with the NDC in power, the responsibility to extradite or prosecute Ofori-Atta rests entirely with the government and state security agencies, not the opposition. Commentators urged the administration to utilize legal and diplomatic channels rather than shifting accountability onto political rivals.

Legal analysts and citizens online questioned whether formal charges have been filed against the former minister, emphasizing that any allegations must be proven in court with concrete evidence. Conversely, government supporters defended Amoakohene’s statement, viewing it as a sharp critique of the timing and underlying motives behind the NPP’s street action.

The exchange underscores the persistent political divide over public accountability and legal due process in Ghana. As internal party activities unfold alongside public demonstrations, scrutiny remains focused on whether the state will address these contentious issues through formal judicial mechanisms rather than political rhetoric.

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