The Minority in Parliament is calling on President John Mahama to immediately dismiss Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, the National Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Malik Basintale, Acting CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), over what they describe as the endorsement and glorification of violence during the recent Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.
The condemnation follows violent scenes at the St. Peter’s Methodist Church polling station on Friday, July 11, where former Fisheries Minister Hawa Koomson was reportedly assaulted by unidentified individuals, disrupting the voting process before order was restored.
At a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, July 16, Atiwa West MP, Laurette Korkor criticized comments made by the two NDC officials, describing them as deeply troubling and a “new low” in Ghana’s political discourse.
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The Minority cited a recent interview in which Dr. Bisiw-Kotei remarked that “violence begets violence” — a statement they believe amounts to an endorsement of political aggression. They also took issue with a Facebook post by Malik Basintale, who jokingly referred to one of the alleged assailants as the “Flying Python” and suggested appointing him to a fictional “5K Airforce” unit.
“These are not just irresponsible comments — they are reckless and dangerous,” the Minority said. “Public officials charged with the welfare of youth and women should never trivialize or celebrate acts of political violence.”
They further argued that such rhetoric undermines democratic principles and emboldens lawlessness.
“Both individuals occupy key positions in President Mahama’s administration, and their comments send a disturbing message — that violence will not only be tolerated but also celebrated by elements within the ruling party,” the statement added.
The Minority insists that retaining such officials in government risks damaging Ghana’s democratic integrity and calls on President Mahama to act swiftly to protect the country’s constitutional order.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem