Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah Arrested by Ghana’s Cyber Crime Unit

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, a former radio presenter, has reportedly been arrested again by the Cyber Crime Unit after a previous detention by the National Investigations Bureau. His arrests have provoked public outcry regarding democracy and press freedom in Ghana. He was released subsequently after the first detention but the reasons for his latest arrest remain unclear.

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, a former presenter at Angel FM in Accra, has been reportedly arrested by the Cyber Crime Unit of the Ghana Police Service. The news of his apprehension was initially disclosed by Asaase Radio on social media on March 25, 2025, although the specific reasons for the arrest remain ambiguous at this time.

Prior to this recent incident, on March 18, 2025, Afrifa-Mensah had been detained by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) under unclear circumstances. His arrest generated considerable public concern, with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) labeling it an infringement on democracy and press freedom. He was subsequently released three days later, on March 20, 2025, amidst growing public scrutiny of the actions against him.

The recent arrest of Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah by the Cyber Crime Unit following a prior detention by the NIB has raised significant concerns regarding press freedom and democratic rights in Ghana. Despite the lack of clarity surrounding the reasons for these arrests, the public response has been one of alarm, indicating a heightened awareness of the potential implications for journalists and media figures in the country.

Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com