Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has issued a powerful plea to Parliament, calling for an urgent, closed-door briefing with the Minister for the Interior. His demand comes in response to what he describes as a deeply disturbing rise in mystery killings and disappearances plaguing the nation.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Friday, July 25, the lawmaker conveyed profound concern over the escalating trend of abductions and fatalities, stressing the immediate need for a unified national response. “It is very sad. Our colleague narrated a painful matter—the killing of innocent citizens—and Mr. Speaker, I say this with a heavy heart,” Annoh-Dompreh shared, his voice laden with gravity.
He cited numerous recent incidents where individuals vanish only for their bodies to be discovered days later, indicating a troubling and undeniable pattern. “We’ve all read disturbing reports—people go missing, and within a day or two, their bodies are found. This is a national security issue, and I must be careful how I relate to it publicly,” he added, highlighting the sensitive nature of the crisis.
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Invoking Order 60 of Parliament’s Standing Orders, the Minority Chief Whip formally requested that the Speaker promptly summon the Interior Minister, and potentially the National Security Minister, for an in-camera session with MPs. “This must not be a plenary discussion. I strongly urge that they meet us in-camera so that members can freely share intelligence and recommendations from their constituencies,” he proposed, advocating for a confidential environment crucial for effective information exchange.
Annoh-Dompreh revealed that new cases continue to emerge, with two mysterious killings reported in the Ashanti Region within just the past 48 hours, further underscoring the critical need for immediate government intervention. “This is not normal. These killings are happening too frequently. Yesterday it happened. Today, it has happened again. We need action now, not business as usual,” he asserted emphatically.
He stressed the unique position of MPs to contribute to the national response, as they possess valuable community-level information that could prove vital for investigations and security planning.
“This House must act. We cannot look away. We are the voice of the people, and we must help protect them,” he declared, urging Parliament to take decisive action in safeguarding its citizens.