Minority Demands Urgent Briefing from Interior Minister Over Surge in Ritual Killings and Violent Crimes
Accra, July 29, 2025 — The Minority in Parliament is demanding an immediate in-camera briefing from the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, over what they describe as an “alarming rise in ritual killings and violent crimes” across the country.
Raising the matter on the floor of Parliament on Saturday, July 26, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh invoked Order 60 of the House’s Standing Orders, urging the House to summon the minister for a closed-door session to discuss ongoing threats to national security.
“We cannot let this matter die naturally… We must find a way to get the Interior Minister, who doubles as the National Security Minister, to be here… This is because it is a sensitive national security matter,” Annoh-Dompreh stressed.
The Minority says the safety of Ghanaians is now at serious risk, citing a wave of gruesome killings, including suspected ritual murders and gun-related violence, that have rocked several parts of the country in recent weeks.
String of Violent Incidents
The renewed urgency follows a series of deadly shootings, including a horrific attack at Nalerigu Senior High School on Saturday night, where two students were shot and killed by unknown gunmen on campus. The attack has plunged the school and surrounding community into fear and mourning.
Though unconfirmed by security agencies, local reports suggest the shooting may be linked to the long-standing tribal conflict in Bawku. A similar incident at Bawku SHS earlier this month also resulted in the targeted killing of a student.
These incidents come amid the government’s imposition of a 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew in Bawku and Nalerigu, aimed at curbing the escalating violence and facilitating the evacuation of students from conflict zones.
In another chilling development, a man was gunned down in Asawase on July 25, just days after the assassination of the Kusasi Chief in the Ashanti Region, again by motorbike-riding gunmen—a pattern that has raised alarm about contract-style killings and organized crime.
Government Under Pressure
The Minority says these developments point to a dangerous deterioration in public safety, urging the Interior Minister to provide a detailed briefing on current security interventions, intelligence coordination, and long-term strategies to halt the violence.
“The government must act swiftly and decisively. We cannot allow lawlessness and terror to take root. Citizens need to feel safe again,” Annoh-Dompreh emphasized.
Calls for stronger action have also been echoed by civil society, religious leaders, and security analysts who are urging the beefing up of intelligence operations and visible policing in vulnerable regions.
With public confidence in security institutions wavering, observers say how the government and Parliament respond to this crisis will be crucial in stemming fear and maintaining order.
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