The Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Kwabena Yandoh, has criticised the government over the arrest and possible extradition of young Ghanaian social media influencer Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, who is facing alleged romance scam charges.

According to Yandoh, the government has failed to bring back some prominent Ghanaians who have allegedly stolen state funds to face justice, yet appears eager to pursue the arrest and extradition of Abu Trica.

Speaking in an interview on Wontumi TV, which has since circulated widely on social media, Yandoh questioned the role of the Minister of Communications Sam George in the matter, particularly following comments suggesting that three more individuals could be arrested alongside Abu Trica.

Yandoh argued that Abu Trica, who resides in Swedru, has committed no crime by using his intellect to obtain money from foreigners.

“Why are we so interested in bringing a Ghanaian down? I wouldn’t have spoken on this issue, but I am annoyed by what Sam George said, that we are left with three people to arrest. Who sent him for that job?” he questioned.

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“He promised to reduce data prices but today data prices are still high. Yet that is not his focus. He is rather focused on arresting Ghanaians for the white man who is in his own country,” Yandoh said.

Drawing comparisons, he questioned the government’s commitment to pursuing high-profile corruption cases.

“Our own people who have stolen our money, have they been able to extradite them back to the country?” he asked.

“They are interested in arresting Abu Trica. Has he broken into someone’s house to steal? Someone who has used his brain to collect money from a white man, is that an offence? Is the government’s money missing?” he queried.

He added, “He lives in Swedru and has been able to collect money from a white man. Which offence is that? He has not committed any offence. This is the same thing they wanted to do to Shatta Wale. Why do they always want to bring down Ghanaian people?” he asked.

He referenced historical injustices, noting that traditional authorities had recently raised concerns about colonial-era looted resources.

“The last time Otumfuo was speaking, he said the gold looted during the Sagrenti War is now being returned by the white man,” he added.

Abu Trica was arrested in Ghana during a joint operation with US authorities, who are seeking his extradition over alleged romance scam charges.

@wontumitvofficial Paul Yandoh advocates for the release of Abutrica,jabs Sam George for expensive data prices. #wontumitv #Wontuminews #wontumiradio #npp #bawumia ♬ original sound - Wontumi TV