The Minority in Parliament has expressed strong concern over the arrest and continued detention of Maxwell Kofi Jumah, describing the situation as politically driven and an effort to suppress opposing views.
In a statement released on April 29, the caucus claimed that state institutions are being used to go after political opponents.
They said the circumstances of Mr. Jumah’s arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) raise serious questions.
According to the Minority, this incident is part of a wider pattern aimed at intimidating members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and limiting their ability to hold the government accountable.
It also referenced an earlier incident on April 14, 2026, when EOCO officers reportedly raided Mr Jumah’s residence in Atonsu, Kumasi, in his absence and seized personal belongings, including a laptop and keys.
Describing the actions as unlawful, the caucus argued that they violated Mr Jumah’s constitutional right to privacy, pointing to Article 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution.
“The pattern of conduct is unmistakable and deliberate: a raid to intimidate; a seizure of personal property to destabilise; and a formal arrest to send a chilling message across the entire NPP.
“The goal of this Government is to weaken the NPP as a political force capable of holding the Mahama administration accountable. That agenda will fail,” the statement said.
Read the full statement below
