Mahama Ayariga condemns murder of Bongo NHIA director – Nsemkeka
Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has condemned the gruesome murder of an official of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Upper East Region.
In a release on Tuesday, May 20, the MP for Bawku Central criticised the perpetrators of the act and called for justice.
“I hereby condemn, in no uncertain terms, the shooting, killing and burning of the body of Mohammed Seidu Akugri, who was the Bongo district director of the National Health Insurance Authority. The attack on him took place in Nangodi near Bolgatanga,” he stated.
He shared condolences with the family of the deceased and entreated ” law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate and apprehend the perpetrators of this dastardly act”.
“I urge all to remain calm and let’s focus on the on-going efforts of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to bring a lasting solution to the Bawku situation. I commend the youth for the restraint displayed so far and their recent efforts to maintain peace in Bawku. Significant progress is being made and no one should be allowed to derail the process,” he added.