Former minister for Youth and Sports and Member of Parliament for Yagaba-Kubori, Mustapha Ussif, has expressed grave concerns over the increasing spate of violence and lawlessness allegedly being perpetrated by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) since their electoral victory in December 2024.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Ussif called on President Mahama to take urgent steps to restore order and maintain the peace that was handed over by his predecessor, former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
“Mr. Speaker, His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo handed over a peaceful country to President John Dramani Mahama,” Ussif stated. “It is his responsibility to ensure that if he cannot improve the security situation, he should at least maintain what His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo handed over to him.”
Ussif cited a series of violent activities that have erupted in several parts of the country in the aftermath of the elections, describing incidents where NDC supporters allegedly attacked public institutions and disrupted the operations of security and sports facilities.
“Mr. Speaker, in my own constituency, Yagaba-Kubori, some miscreants attacked the district assembly office, locked up the place, and sacked all the staff. Just yesterday, some violent individuals invaded my house simply because I purchased wooden electricity poles to support some communities in my constituency,” he revealed.
He also cited the sacking of staff at the National Sports Authority offices located at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, describing these violent acts as a serious threat to the peace and stability of the country.
“The staff were all sacked in the full glare of the security agencies, with the Ghana Police watching on without making any arrests,” Ussif added.
“The NDC has not been able to restrain their supporters from these acts of violence across the country,” he remarked.
He urged President Mahama to rein in his party’s supporters to prevent further disruptions and to prioritize national security and ensure that peace prevails.
“The security situation is worrying, and I want to call on His Excellency the President to take action over the increasing violence and lawlessness being displayed by his party members,” he emphasized.
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