The Bono Police Headquarters has called upon Abubakar Yakubu, a prominent figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to assist with an ongoing investigation. Known to many as Baba Amando, Yakubu serves as the Sunyani East Constituency Communications Officer. This development has sparked significant interest given his high visibility in regional and national political circles.
Yakubu isn’t just a local officer; he’s a versatile writer and a familiar voice on radio stations as far away as Accra. Currently, he’s campaigning for the position of Bono Regional Communications Officer for the NPP. His active presence on social media, where he frequently publishes political commentary, often puts him at the center of regional discourse.
The invitation came via a phone call from the Bono Regional Command. Describing the interaction, Yakubu stated, “I returned a missed call which came at about 12:37 p.m. When I returned the call at about 1:30 p.m., a certain officer from the Bono Regional Command who gave his name as Obed picked the call and said I was wanted to assist in a cyber-related investigation, but I told him it was not possible to oblige the invitation immediately. He agreed that I come on Monday, April 13, 2026, as I requested.”
The focus on a cyber-related case suggests that the police may be looking into Yakubu’s digital footprint or the sources of his political writing. Because he is known for his assertive articles, there is speculation that he might be asked to reveal confidential sources. To navigate this, Yakubu plans to be accompanied by his legal team during the meeting.
This situation highlights the increasing intersection between political communication and digital law enforcement in Ghana. As political figures use social media more aggressively to shape public opinion, the risk of legal scrutiny rises. All eyes will be on the outcome of Monday’s meeting to see how this investigation unfolds.
