Tensions are rising within Ghana’s political circles as a viral video captures a Ghanaian soldier openly calling for the replacement of former Minority Chief Whip, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, with retired Commissioner of Police Kofi Boakye.
The outspoken soldier, whose identity remains undisclosed, claimed the time had come for strong, disciplined leadership in Parliament and Kofi Boakye, known for his no-nonsense approach in the Ghana Police Service, was the right man for the job.
The soldier’s bold call has sparked heated reactions on social media, with many divided over his sentiments. Supporters argue that Kofi Boakye’s credibility, leadership track record, and patriotic service make him a suitable figure for national politics. Others believe the military man’s remarks cross a line, warning that such interventions from security personnel risk undermining democratic norms.
While the Muntaka-Kofi Boakye debate brews, another storm is raging around Abuakwa South MP and former Works and Housing Minister, Samuel Atta Akyea. New allegations have surfaced linking him more deeply to the ongoing scandal involving missing and allegedly stolen luxury cars.
According to fresh reports, Atta Akyea is being accused of failing to act on intelligence and documentation provided to his ministry when he held office information that could have exposed the car theft syndicate much earlier. Civil society groups and political opponents are calling for a full-scale investigation, with some even demanding his resignation from Parliament’s leadership structures.
Social commentators say the two developments though unrelated point to broader frustration among citizens and the armed forces about political accountability and governance.
When soldiers begin weighing in on parliamentary leadership and scandals deepen without resolution, it shows people are losing faith in existing systems, said a political analyst on a morning talk show.
With growing pressure on the NDC to respond to the Muntaka comments and calls mounting for Parliament to probe Atta Akyea’s alleged role in the car saga, Ghana’s political landscape is bracing for a turbulent few weeks.
Whether any action will be taken or the news cycles will move on remains to be seen, but for now, the voices of soldiers and scandalized MPs are dominating headlines—and public attention.
