Ayawaso West Wuogon MP, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has vehemently denied any involvement in the alleged detention of a University of Ghana security guard, which sparked controversy after a series of videos circulated on social media. The first video, shared on November 27, featured the security guard claiming that he had been offered rice and oil as incentives to sway his vote, but he made it clear that he preferred to support a different candidate.
Following the release of this video, another surfaced showing the same guard being escorted by his colleagues into a pickup truck, which led to speculation that he had been detained for expressing his political views. This prompted public concern, with some linking the incident to Lydia Seyram Alhassan. However, the MP has strongly denied these allegations, distancing herself from the situation.
In a statement dated December 1, 2024, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the incumbent MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, refuted the allegations linking her to the alleged detention of a University of Ghana security guard. She denied any involvement in intervening to “silence” the guard. Alhassan described the claims as “false and malicious propaganda” intended to damage her reputation and undermine her long-standing commitment to the University of Ghana community.
The MP stressed that the allegations were unfounded and part of an effort to discredit her. She maintained that she has always supported the university and its staff, distancing herself from the controversy surrounding the security guard’s situation.
Lydia Seyram Alhassan firmly rejected the allegations, stating, “I have never silenced dissenting voices or based my engagements on political preferences.” She described the claims as not only false but also a deliberate effort to undermine her work and dedication. Alhassan explained that her recent interactions with the University of Ghana’s security team had been focused on addressing campus safety issues and improving the working conditions of staff, not on any political matters.
She emphasized her commitment to ensuring a secure environment for students, lecturers, and staff, reiterating that the claims of her involvement in the security guard’s situation were entirely baseless. The MP reassured her constituents that she remains dedicated to upholding free expression and inclusivity, firmly distancing herself from any efforts to silence political voices.
Lydia Seyram Alhassan urged members of the University of Ghana community to disregard the false allegations and instead focus on more important, substantive issues as the December 7 elections approach. In her statement, she reaffirmed her commitment to the university and its community, stating, “I stand with you, as I always have, throughout my tenure as your Member of Parliament.” She encouraged voters to assess her based on her track record of service and contributions to the constituency.
Ms Alhassan also called for calm, advising her constituents not to be distracted by what she described as politically motivated claims. She urged them to remain focused on the real issues at hand as the elections draw near.
Lydia Seyram Alhassan has called on members of the University of Ghana community to ignore the false allegations surrounding her and concentrate on more important, substantive issues as the December 7 elections approach. In her statement, she reaffirmed her long-standing commitment to the university, stating, “I stand with you, as I always have, throughout my tenure as your Member of Parliament.”
She encouraged voters to evaluate her based on her achievements and contributions to the constituency, urging them not to be swayed by politically motivated distractions. Ms. Alhassan called for calm and unity, emphasizing that the focus should remain on the genuine issues affecting the community and the nation as the elections draw near.
