The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly criticized an incident involving the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) office in Ejisu, Ashanti Region. It was unlawfully closed by some individuals.
This action has been labeled as an attack on essential public services. The caucus is demanding that those responsible be apprehended immediately.
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, voiced his condemnation. He described the protest as unacceptable during a press conference.
The group involved has been identified by the Minority Caucus as youth belonging to the NDC party in Ejisu. Their protest led to the closure of the NHIA office.
The Minority Caucus views this action as an affront to governance and the delivery of health services. They stressed that such disruptions cannot be tolerated.
Authorities are being urged to investigate the matter thoroughly. Swift action is expected to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent future occurrences.
The incident raises concerns about political demonstrations affecting public institutions. The caucus emphasized the importance of respecting the operations of government agencies.