In a dramatic and fiery incident that has sent shockwaves through Accra, Henry Quartey has slammed his treatment after being forcibly chased away by an angry crowd at Newtown. The Greater Accra Regional Minister didn’t mince words, declaring he was “sacked like a goat,” a statement that has since set social media ablaze.
Eyewitnesses say the confrontation turned chaotic when residents, reportedly frustrated over local issues, confronted the minister during his public engagement. The situation escalated quickly, leaving security personnel scrambling to protect the politician as he was escorted out amid jeers and shouts.
Quartey expressed his outrage in a candid post-event statement, accusing some community members of disrespect and warning that such public humiliations are “unacceptable in a democratic society.”
Political analysts now say the Newtown incident could have serious implications, highlighting growing tensions between government officials and residents over unmet promises and civic grievances.
Meanwhile, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has called for calm and urged both the minister and residents to seek dialogue, as questions mount over security lapses and crowd management during political visits.
As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: Henry Quartey’s fiery words—“sacked like a goat”—are likely to resonate far beyond Newtown, sparking debates over political accountability, civic unrest, and the treatment of public officials in Ghana.
