NPP Third National Vice Chairman Assures Fante Comedy of the Party’s Support After His Release
- Fante Comedy had an interaction with the third National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- In a video, Alhaji Osman Masawudu gave the embattled TikTok activist a massive endorsement over his online criticisms of the NDC
- The NPP third Vice Chairman's show of support to Fante Comedy comes a day after he was released from police custody on bail
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The third National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Osman Masawudu, popularly known as Chairman Buga Buga, has met TikTok activist Fante Comedy following his release from police custody on bail.
Source: Facebook
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh, the high-ranking NPP executive publicly declared his unwavering support for the controversial social media personality.
Alhaji Osman Masawudu assured him of the party’s support for his continued criticism and purported exposure of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) shortcomings.
He said:
"In this case, we support Fante Comedy today and tomorrow, as the whole world will see how massive the NPP will give him support. As far as the constitution is concerned and the democracy of Ghana will work, Fante Comedy will continue to speak his mind. He will continue to speak the truth."
"He will continue to expose the NDC and continue to criticise the bad work and the attack on democracy they are committing. We are not afraid of them."
The video of the third National Vice Chairman of the NPP assuring Fante Comedy of the party's support after his release is below:
Fante Comedy meets Bawumia after his release
Fante Comedy's endorsement from Alhaji Osman Masawudu comes a day after his encounter with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at his office hours after his release from police custody on bail.
The two individuals were all smiles as they hugged and exchanged pleasantries during their meeting at the New Patriotic Party's presidential candidate hopeful's office.
Source: TikTok
Following his release from police custody, Fante Comedy vowed never to stop criticising President John Dramani Mahama and his administration, stating that he had no regrets.
Fante Comedy and others' recent arrest
Fante Comedy and the North Tongu constituency Women's Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yayrah Abiwu, were arrested by personnel from the Ghana Police Service for allegedly threatening the life of President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama.
The two individuals had allegedly made the threats while discussing the Obuasi helicopter crash during a TikTok live session.
On Wednesday, August 13, an Accra Circuit Court granted Fante Comedy bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, two of whom must be gainfully employed. He was also required to surrender his passport to the police until further notice.
However, the NPP activist remained in police custody for days after failing to meet the bail conditions. He was finally released on bail on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Reactions to Fante Comedy receiving NPP support
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
KSnetne commented:
"Interesting times. So now open bias and cheerleading for comedians is official party business? 😂 If only the same energy was used to fix the economy when they had power instead of clapping for punchlines, Ghana would be better off."
Atongo4gh said:
"The fastest way to become popular or to be honoured in the NPP is to be arrested. You become a hero overnight. SMH."
Miles06144155 wrote:
"The elite are the only people allowed to do politics. I’m sorry, but politics is not for anyone."
Fante Comedy recounts jail treatment
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Fante Comedy recounted the treatment he received during his stint in jail after Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's intervention.
In a video, the NPP TikTok activist noted that he and his arrested accomplice slept in better conditions after the former Vice President called them at the police station.
Fante Comedy's remarks about the treatment he got while in jail triggered mixed reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
