The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned President John Mahama and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, over what it describes as “selective justice” and growing harassment against its members.

The petition was presented during the party’s “Yɛn Suro Ahunahuna” demonstration, which drew hundreds of supporters onto the streets of Accra on Tuesday September 23.

The protest began at the Obra Spot at Kwame Nkrumah Circle and proceeded through key parts of the capital towards the Ghana Police Service headquarters.

NPP leaders say the demonstration is a response to what they allege is a pattern of politically motivated arrests and investigations targeting their members, orchestrated under the current administration.

Security personnel were heavily deployed along the protest route to ensure peace and order, as demonstrators carried placards and chanted slogans demanding justice and fairness for NPP sympathizers.

The NPP has vowed to continue pushing back against what it calls “state-sponsored intimidation,” urging civil society and international partners to take note of the developments.

The party’s National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha however has warned that the current police leadership risked damaging the integrity of the service if the trend continues.