Former Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has raised concerns over the rising incidents of violence and lawlessness allegedly perpetrated by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following their electoral victory in December 2024.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, January 22, the Yagaba-Kubori MP urged President John Mahama to take immediate action to restore order and uphold the peace inherited from his predecessor, former President Nana Akufo-Addo.

“Mr. Speaker, 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 Nana Akufo-Addo handed over to him.”

Mr Ussif recounted a series of violent incidents reported in various parts of the country since the elections.

He described instances where NDC supporters allegedly attacked public institutions and disrupted operations at critical facilities, including security and sports institutions.

“Mr Speaker, in my own constituency, Yagaba-Kubori, some miscreants attacked the district assembly office, locked up the place, and sacked all the staff,” he revealed.

“Just yesterday, some violent individuals invaded my house simply because I purchased wooden electricity poles to support some communities in my constituency.”

He also highlighted the sacking of staff at the National Sports Authority offices at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, describing the situation as a serious threat to national peace and stability.

“The staff were all sacked in the full glare of the security agencies, with the Ghana Police watching on without making any arrests,” Ussif lamented.

According to him, the NDC has failed to control its supporters, leading to widespread acts of intimidation and chaos across the country.

“The NDC has not been able to restrain their supporters from these acts of violence across the country,” he remarked.

Mr Ussif called on President Mahama to take swift action to prevent further disruptions and prioritize national security to ensure continued peace and stability.

“The security situation is worrying, and I want to call on the President to take action over the increasing violence and lawlessness being displayed by his party members,” he emphasized.

He urged the government to work closely with security agencies to address the situation and safeguard the nation’s democratic gains.