The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament is calling for tighter security after alleging physical attacks and intimidation by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus.

Led by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the NPP MPs claim they are being threatened and bullied by members of the ruling party.

The lawmakers expressed their concerns in a press briefing, revealing that they are often pushed, insulted, and bullied, even while walking within the parliamentary premises.

“Apart from that, the NDC has resorted to sending its foot soldiers to come and intimidate us. The insults, the bullying, all the insinuations, and the attacks sometimes we are walking and they push us,” Afenyo-Markin said.

The Caucus also revealed that despite reporting the issue to the parliamentary police, no action has been taken.

As a result, they have no choice but to enhance their personal security. The Caucus members expressed concerns about their safety, citing numerous attacks and the recent chaos in Parliament, which they claim was a direct result of their feelings of unsafety, leading them to protest.

“We have brought this to the attention of the parliamentary police. We are also going to beef up our security. The attacks are becoming too frequent, and we don’t feel safe. All these factors contributed to our actions that night. We are law-abiding. The NPP is known for its gentlemanly conduct; we don’t engage in physical altercations, but we had to protest. Protest is part of democracy; it's our right,” the NPP Caucus Leader added.

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