NPP Must Not Be Allowed to Embark on Any Other Demo in This Country Till Further Notice – Ayitey

In an official Facebook post on 6 November 2026, Political commentator Mantse Ayitey has called for restrictions on further demonstrations by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing the party of leaving public roads and streets littered after organising protests.

Ayitey expressed displeasure over the condition in which demonstration venues are allegedly left after political activities, questioning who is expected to clean up the mess created by demonstrators.

“NPP must not be allowed to embark on any other Demo in this country till further notice. They litter the roads for who to sweep?” he wrote.

His comments have introduced another dimension to the debate surrounding political demonstrations in Ghana, shifting attention from the messages and demands of protesters to their responsibility towards public spaces and the environment.

Demonstrations remain an important feature of democratic participation. They provide citizens and political organisations with an opportunity to express dissatisfaction, demand accountability and draw attention to issues of national concern. However, the exercise of this democratic right also comes with responsibilities, including respect for public property, traffic regulations and environmental cleanliness.

Ayitey’s concern is that political parties should not focus exclusively on mobilising supporters and communicating their demands while overlooking the condition of the streets and public facilities after their activities.

The question he raises about who should sweep the littered roads also touches on the burden placed on sanitation workers, local authorities and other members of the public who may have to deal with waste left behind after large gatherings.

Nevertheless, his suggestion that the NPP should not be allowed to organise further demonstrations raises a separate constitutional and democratic question. Under Ghana’s Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491), demonstrations are regulated through a notification process, with provisions addressing public safety and the management of assemblies. The law does not make the right to demonstrate dependent on whether a political party is popular or unpopular. Any restrictions must therefore be considered within the applicable legal framework.

The broader issue is how political organisers can ensure that demonstrations are conducted responsibly. Parties organising mass gatherings can provide waste bins, deploy volunteers to collect rubbish and coordinate with sanitation authorities to clean up immediately after their events.

Political demonstrations should not leave communities with additional sanitation problems. Organisers must recognise that public spaces belong to everyone, including residents and traders who may not participate in the protests.

Ultimately, Mantse Ayitey’s post calls attention to the environmental responsibilities that accompany political activism. While the right to protest is an important democratic freedom, keeping public spaces clean should also be part of the responsibility of every political organisation.

Source: Mantse Ayitey, Official Facebook Post, 6 November 2026.