Ghanaian MPs Safe Amid Kenya Protests – Parliament

Ghana’s High Commission in Kenya has confirmed that the five Members of Parliament (MPs) and the accompanying officer who were caught up in the Kenyan protests are “safe and secure.”

There were publications suggesting that the MPs might be in danger due to the violent protests.

The delegation was visiting the Kenyan Parliament on a benchmarking trip when the incident occurred.

In a statement dated Wednesday, June 26, Parliament said the delegation was immediately “escorted and secured in the Senate building and finally evacuated to their hotel by officials of the Kenyan Parliament.”

Parliament expressed appreciation for the concern from the general public, indicating that efforts are underway to ensure the safe return of the delegation to Ghana.

The delegation, consisting of some members of the Local Government Committee of Parliament, includes the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Emmanuel Akwasi Gyamfi; Ranking Member of the Committee, Hon. Edwin Nii Lance Vanderpuye; Hon. Sylvester Tetteh; Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko; Hon. Mohammed Taferu; and a Senior Principal Assistant Clerk, Anita Quartey Papafio.

The protests, which began as a grassroots movement fueled by social media discontent, have evolved into a widespread rebellion, with massive demonstrations flooding the streets of cities and towns nationwide.

On Tuesday afternoon, chaos erupted in Nairobi as protesters targeted key government buildings, setting the governor’s office, city hall, and the national parliament ablaze.The day began with protesters vowing a ‘total shutdown,’ and tensions escalated rapidly, culminating in arson attacks on these iconic symbols of government authority.