Security agencies not at the top of their work – Okudzeto Ablakwa | Policy

National Democratic Congress MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, representative of the north of the Tongu constituency, said Ghanaian security agencies were not at the top of their duties and urged them to work hard to maintain the peace in the country.

According to Ablakwa, security agencies and the government need to wake up and take seriously the security concerns raised by other countries and their advice to their nationals in Ghana.

Speaking on Asempa FM, Ablakwa said security agencies and Ghanaians will have to make collective efforts to deal with insecurity and fear-related news in Ghana.

"If we have to let the realities on the ground express themselves, I am not convinced that the security agencies are at the top of their job and, even looking at the statements of the head of the Criminal Investigation Department, COP Maame Tiwaa they can not convince we are aware of the problems, "he said.

Mr. Ablakwa's comments follow up on recent abduction issues in Ghana, which he described as an issue not to be treated in a partisan way.

He added, "If you continue to be partisan on this issue, some may decide to withdraw to find lasting solutions to the problem that will affect each one of us," he said.