The Minority in Parliament has cried out over the alleged decline in national security during President Mahama’s administration.
According to the minority, crime has left citizens living in fear, with Ghanaians now sleeping with one eye open.
Patricia Appiagyei, the Deputy Minority Leader, attributed the situation to the Mahama government’s politicisation of the police service.
She claimed that armed robbery and violent crime have surged over the past year, with Ghana now grappling with deepening security challenges one year into President Mahama’s renewed mandate.
Speaking to the media on Thursday, January 8, Patricia Appiagyei stated, “Ghanaians now sleep with one eye open. The security situation has deteriorated, turning our once peaceful nation into one gripped by fear and uncertainty”.
“As of July 2025, Ghana had recorded about 628 armed robbery cases and 314 murders involving illicit arms in just half a year. Ghanaians no longer feel safe in their own homes. The duty to safeguard life and property has weakened under politicised policing and neglect of our security services,” she added.
Also, the Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP accused the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, of the $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss.
Patricia Appiagyei criticised the BoG Governor for his failure in oversight and called for a thorough investigation and accountability.
According to the minority, the BoG Governor must answer for $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss.
On Thursday, January 8, Patricia Appiagyei addressed the press and fired shots at the BoG Governor, saying, “The institution that funds the Gold-for-Reserves programme, the institution whose balance sheet bears the $214 million loss. The institution that should have provided rigorous oversight, under the Governor’s watch, saw these losses occur.
“Excessive fees were allowed, trading losses mounted, controls failed, and when the IMF exposed these losses, the Bank of Ghana issued a press release dismissing the IMF’s concern instead of scrutiny.
“As Governor, he must answer. What oversight did the Bank of Ghana provide? When did they become aware of losses, and why defend and deny rather than investigate? Who approved the off-takers contract?
“Critically, as someone who benefitted from the nolle prosequi, does he not see the public concern when accountability questions arise again around politically exposed actors?” she said.