A group of young men believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) stormed the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly in Koforidua, disrupting operations at several government agencies.
The group locked the offices of key institutions, including the National Identification Authority, the National Disaster Management Organisation, the National Service Secretariat, and the National Health Insurance Authority. They then proceeded to the regional offices of these agencies, attempting to replicate their actions.
Although no acts of violence were reported, the incident left staff members shaken. Eyewitnesses described the atmosphere as tense, with employees expressing fear and uncertainty during the ordeal.
The Koforidua Divisional Police Commander, backed by a team of armed officers, including the Counter-Terrorism Unit, responded swiftly to the scene. Their prompt intervention restored calm and prevented the situation from escalating further.
The motives of the group remain unclear, but sources from Channel One News noted similarities to incidents in 2017, during which politically motivated groups targeted individuals affiliated with outgoing governments.
By late Wednesday, normalcy had returned to the affected offices, with staff resuming their duties under increased security measures. Authorities have yet to confirm whether any arrests have been made or if investigations are underway to determine the perpetrators’ identities and objectives.
This incident raises concerns about politically motivated disruptions and their impact on public institutions, with many calling for stricter measures to safeguard government operations during periods of political transition.
Citinewsroom
