The rising number of murder cases and general insecurity in the Binduri Constituency in the Upper East Region almost compelled my resignation as a Member of Parliament, according to Issifu Mahmoud.
As a first-time MP, he expressed feeling overwhelmed by the reports of deaths and chaos throughout the area.
Speaking on the Orange Sunrise, he noted that, “I was contemplating resignation because I told myself that I could not lead under such circumstances for my peace of mind.”
Mr. Mahmoud said he found strength in the realization that, even if he resigned, no one else would handle the situation better than he could.
Binduri and parts of the Upper East Region have faced land and chieftaincy disputes for decades, resulting in numerous deaths, displacements, and ongoing suffering for many.
Despite government interventions over the years, these protracted conflicts continue unabated.
However, the Binduri legislator noted that calm has returned to his constituency due to the support of the government’s security measures.
Initially devastated by reports of massacres in his area and struggling with serious depression, the MP mentioned that, he feels much better now, thanks to the support of various stakeholders, including some of his fellow parliamentarians.
