The NPP Majority in Parliament has alleged that Kofi Totobi Quakyi, a former Minister for National Security, and Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, a former National Security Coordinator, are orchestrating a series of violent incidents following the 2024 General Elections.
The alleged incidents, reportedly involving individuals linked to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), include attacks on government officials and state institutions.
The accusations come just a day after President-elect John Dramani Mahama announced an interim national security team, including Quakyi and Gbevlo-Lartey, to oversee security matters before permanent appointments are made.
At a press briefing, Deputy Majority Leader Patricia Appiagyei expressed alarm over the alleged violence and its implications for national security.
“We have received reliable intelligence indicating that acts of violence and thuggery are being orchestrated by certain elements of the NDC leadership. Totobi Quakyi and Col. (Rtd) Larry Gbevlo-Lartey are key figures behind these thugs, inspiring them to commit violence against innocent Ghanaians,” she stated.
Appiagyei also warned of plans to intensify the violence after Mahama’s swearing-in, urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security agencies.
One his part the Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, echoed these concerns, urging President-elect Mahama to demonstrate leadership by addressing the alleged violence.
“They [the NDC] claim ignorance, yet these hooligans chant their slogans, ‘3y3 Zu, 3y3 Za,’ while causing chaos. If the President-elect does not act, we will be forced to take necessary legal measures to protect the nation’s security and ensure no one takes us for granted,” Annoh-Dompreh remarked.
