The Majority in Parliament has strongly rejected claims by the Minority that Ghanaians are living in fear due to a worsening crime situation under the Mahama administration.
The Minority has painted a gloomy picture of President Mahama and the NDC government’s first year in office. According to the Deputy Majority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, the Minority claims that the first year of the NDC government has been marked by a worsening crime rate across the country.
However, speaking to Starr News, Member of Parliament for Sissala East, Mohammed Issah Bataglia, described the assertions as exaggerated and politically motivated.
“It can be described as the joke of the century, and every well-meaning Ghanaian would attest to this. Under the previous administration, Ghanaians were subjected to untold economic hardships. At one point, the country was recording inflation at 54.7%, while our debt rose to 729 billion cedis.” He stated.
He added that “the reality is that, at that time, we were living in constant fear, thinking with one eye open. Back then, we were practically sleeping with both eyes open because people were more scared than they are now.”
To put things in perspective, statistics show that between January and July 2025, Ghana recorded about 628 robberies and 340 murders. In the same period in 2024, there were approximately 1,219 robberies and over 500 murders. What do they have to say about that?
He quizzed.
According to him, in 2024, there were daily robberies in Tumu, which was unprecedented.
“In a native town called Walembele, two strong young men were shot dead in broad daylight. People were so fearful that they could not carry out their daily business. Today, we are moving freely, confident that the right leadership has come to ensure that Ghanaians are not only secure but also safe as human beings.
“So, what the Minority is saying is simply a game, they are trying to find something to hold on to. But unfortunately for them, this is a very bad time to play that game. They mismanaged this country in every sphere, and I do not understand what gives them the courage to organize this press conference.
Honestly, as a parliamentarian, I do not know why they are doing this. I even feel sympathy for my colleague, Madam Patricia Appiagyei, who has been left to struggle alone while others run away. They cannot face the reality confronting them.”
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Benjamin Sackey
