Mahama and Vice President Haven’t Called Me Since the Assault – Hawa Koomson Expresses Disappointment

Former Awutu Senya East MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has voiced her disappointment over what she describes as a deafening silence from President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang following the violent attack she suffered during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, the former Fisheries Minister expressed particular surprise that Vice President Opoku-Agyemang—herself a woman—has not reached out after the incident, which left her injured.

“As we speak, not even one of them has called me,” Hawa Koomson said. “I am very surprised that Vice President Naana Jane, as a woman, has not even called to check on me. I expected better.”

The former MP said aside from expressions of support from members of her own New Patriotic Party (NPP), no top official from the current government had contacted her to show concern.

“Not even the President or his Vice has shown concern. But today, we say we have a sitting female Vice President,” she added in disappointment.

However, Hawa Koomson acknowledged that the Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, had reached out to her personally.

“He called and told me that they are taking the matter seriously,” she revealed. “He said he has instructed the regional police commander to investigate thoroughly and bring those behind the attack to book.”

Referring to the Interior Minister as her “brother,” she appealed to him to ensure swift justice for the perpetrators.
“I expect Muntaka, my own brother, to ensure the right thing is done. The men who assaulted me must face justice,” she said.

The assault occurred during the July 11 parliamentary rerun at the St. Peter’s Methodist Church polling station in Odorkor, where unknown assailants overpowered security and attacked the former MP. Viral footage showed her using pepper spray in self-defence before being pushed to the ground and stomped.

The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and reignited conversations about political violence, especially against women, and the need for stronger protective measures during elections.