General News of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remain resolute and united, stressing that arrest should not be seen as a disgrace for politicians. Addressing party faithful, Afenyo-Markin cautioned that attempts could be made to divide the party through intimidation tactics, including arrests, particularly under the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. Afenyo-Markin decries arrests of NPP loyalistsHe further warned that such tactics could intensify when political pressure mounts. (Every) now and then, when their back is against the wall, they will come with all manner of arrests,” he stated. Afenyo-Markin’s comments come amid heightened political tensions as parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the next electoral season.

Source: GhanaWeb February 16, 2026 10:56 UTC