Ghana’s Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has made an urgent appeal on the floor of Parliament, calling for an immediate closed-door briefing with the Minister for the Interior amid a wave of mysterious killings that has unsettled communities across the country.
Speaking with emotion and urgency during parliamentary proceedings on Friday, July 25, Annoh-Dompreh expressed grave concern over what he described as a disturbing trend of citizens going missing — only to be found dead days later.
These & many more happenings should let the interior minister and, for that matter, the national security of our country rise up beyond the normal business as usual..
This is not looking NORMAL…
Deep,deep condolences to the families…@Afia_Dimple @JDMahama pic.twitter.com/fwNgRuIPGM— Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh (@FAnnohDompreh) July 24, 2025
“It is very sad. Today, our colleague related a heartbreaking matter — the killings of innocent citizens. And Speaker, I say this with a heavy heart,” he said, his voice resonating through the chamber.
Recent news reports and public safety alerts have highlighted a spate of such incidents, particularly in the Ashanti Region, prompting fears of a growing national security crisis. The lawmaker warned that the frequency of these cases points to an urgent need for governmental action.
“We have been reading news of people going missing, and in a day or two, their bodies are found. It’s become a pattern,” he added.
Invoking Order 60 of the parliamentary Standing Orders, Annoh-Dompreh formally requested the Speaker of Parliament to summon both the Minister for the Interior and the Minister for National Security to a confidential session with lawmakers.
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“This shouldn’t be a public sitting. We need a closed-door meeting to get real updates. This is not just about talking — we might have insights or intelligence from our constituencies that can help.”
He specifically cited two more murders in the Ashanti Region just a day prior, underscoring the urgency and continued nature of the threat.
“Even yesterday, two more killings. Today, another case. This is not ending. The time to act is now,” he warned.
As elected representatives from diverse regions, Members of Parliament often receive reports and firsthand information that may not be captured by national law enforcement channels. Annoh-Dompreh emphasized the value of these insights, calling on Parliament to play a proactive role in confronting the security challenge.
Hon.@FAnnohDompreh request for the summon of the interior Minister on the floor of Parliament to answer questions on recent rise in killings and kidnappings.
— SOLOMON AMOAKO (@AmoakoKwam) July 25, 2025
“We cannot sit idle as these crimes unfold. Parliament must act. Our communities depend on us.”
The Minority Chief Whip’s impassioned plea is the latest in a series of calls for heightened attention to rising insecurity in the country. With public trust in law enforcement wavering, many citizens are hoping this move by Parliament will lead to stronger coordination between the government and security agencies.
