Minority Blasts Gov’t Appointees for Celebrating Violence
On July 11, 2025, Ghana’s Parliamentary Minority, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, publicly denounced comments from government appointees Dr. Louisa Hanna Bissiw and Malik Basintale, accusing them of “celebrating violence” following the chaotic Ablekuma North by-election rerun in Accra. Key Criticism from Minority The Minority labelled Dr. Bissiw’s remark—“violence begets violence”—as “grotesque,” accusing her of justifying the brutal attacks. Malik Basintale, acting CEO of the Youth Employment Agency, reportedly praised the assailant of former MP Hawa Koomson, dubbing him “the Flying Python” and joking about a fictional “5K Airforce”. Broader Repercussions The statement by the Minority called the remarks a “new low in Ghana’s political discourse,” urging President Mahama to intervene and state that silence from the highest office would reflect on his legacy . The controversy highlights deep concerns over the normalisation of political violence and the role of public […]