Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) staged a protest in the chamber, demanding government action against the escalating violence in the country.

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The MPs were seen singing the patriotic song "Yen Ara Asaase Ni" [This is our land], calling on the government to address what they described as widespread violence in the aftermath of the recent elections.

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JoyNews' Parliamentary Correspondent, Kwaku Asante, captured the scene as the MPs voiced their concerns over increasing disturbances in various regions, including a recent violent incident in Obuasi, Ashanti Region, where clashes between military personnel and local youth resulted in the deaths of nine civilians.

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The violence occurred when the military intervened to prevent the youth from entering an AngloGold Ashanti mining concession.

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Alongside the Obuasi incident, there have been reports of state institutions being targeted following the December 2024 elections.

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The NPP MPs condemned these actions as undemocratic, calling on the President to take swift action to restore peace and prevent further violence across the nation.

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