The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned the disruption at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) office in Ejisu, Ashanti Region. They are calling for immediate action against the perpetrators.
Individuals described as NDC youth closed down the NHIA office in Ejisu. This action has been labelled as unlawful by the Minority.
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, who is the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, spoke out against the incident. He made his remarks during a press conference.
Dr. Afriyie described the closure of the NHIA office as unacceptable. He stated that the action was a direct attack on the work of the Authority.
The Minority Caucus is urging the police to swiftly arrest everyone involved in the closure. They believe those responsible must be held accountable for their actions.
The purpose of the protest and the specific demands of the youth involved are not detailed in the statement. The full impact of the closure on services is also being assessed.
Authorities are expected to investigate the matter further. This includes identifying the group responsible and their motives.