Delali Sewoekpor, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, has demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged attack and abduction at the Kwahu Traditional Council Palace, insisting that the matter must not be treated as routine.
The incident has intensified calls for accountability and urgent reforms within Ghana’s security agencies with Sewoekpor, emphasizing that any officers found culpable must face the full force of the law to restore public confidence in national security.
The dramatic events unfolded early Monday morning at Abene, where armed men reportedly dressed in police uniforms stormed the palace around 4 a.m., allegedly abducting the Kwahuhemaa, Nana Adwoa Gyemfua, and seizing the official Toyota Land Cruiser of the Kwahuhene. According to tracking reports, the vehicle was en route to Accra as authorities scrambled to respond.
“This action does not send a good message or paint a good image about the government. We have a Chief of Staff or the President. It must not be business as usual that we conduct any kind of investigation and then just leave this case. Those who are found culpable should be dealt with according to the dictates of the law”
Delali Sewoekpor, NDC Communications Team Member
Sewoekpor also highlighted concerns about the recruitment and motivation of security personnel, suggesting that many join the police service out of economic necessity rather than a commitment to public service and hence the crop of officers who are not intentional about maintaining the dignity of the force.
“It is just a way to escape unemployment and not because they are passionate about contributing to the Ghana Police Service,” he noted and called for the issue to be tackled at the root.
According to the NDC Communicator, the incident has also exposed vulnerabilities within the country’s security system, particularly the risk of impersonation, which demands immediate action lest it becomes difficult to deal with in the very near future.
Calls for Reforms
Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, former Member of Parliament (MP) for Anyaa Sowutuom, also called for urgent retraining, stricter discipline, and greater public education to prevent similar occurrences, stressing that the absence of oversight could embolden individuals to commit crimes under the guise of state authority.
“The police themselves need some retraining, especially when you are dealing with paramount related things,” Dr. Adomako Kissi stated, warning that such unchecked misconduct could endanger national stability.
“Eventually, one day, the President will be home, and any security personnel will walk into the house and arrest him. If we do not instill discipline in our system now – people will work under the guise and do things in the name of national security and get away with it”
Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, Former MP for Anyaa Sowutuom
Though the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, ordered the immediate release of the Queen Mother while investigations continue, the events at Abene have cast a spotlight on the management of national security and the importance of discipline within state institutions.
The IGP’s intervention reflects the urgency of resolving the situation and preventing further incidents that could undermine public trust in the nation’s security apparatus.
Observers have pointed out that attacks on traditional institutions carry wider implications for societal stability. The palace raid, particularly involving impersonation of security operatives, highlights a pressing need for reform and vigilance.
Sewoekpor reiterated that the country’s leadership must ensure the law is applied uniformly to prevent a recurrence and to reinforce confidence in the security services. “The investigation must be thorough and uncompromising. Anything less will erode trust in our institutions and embolden those willing to exploit positions of authority,” he said.
Dr. Adomako Kissi further suggested that comprehensive reforms are essential for safeguarding both traditional authorities and the broader national security framework, as the palace raid has become a test case for the effectiveness of current security structures – demanding swift action to address systemic weaknesses.
As authorities work on the case, calls for accountability and structural reform continue to grow louder. For many, the incident underscores the need for security personnel to uphold their mandate with integrity and for the state to enforce strict oversight measures to prevent abuses of power.
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