A former leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Stephen Atubiga, has called on state security agencies to provide him with protection, claiming there have been attempted assassinations on his life.

According to him, unknown armed thugs stormed the Celebrity Golf Course at Sakumono Estates, claiming he was their target but that the attempt failed.

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He indicated that the thugs were heavily armed with Pump action guns.

In a Facebook post on Saturday, October 18, 2025, he wrote, “I am formally requesting that the President, the Chief of Staff, the National Investigation Bureau coordinator (NIB), BNI, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) provide me with emergency protection effective immediately.

“This evening, around 3:30, I was the target of an assassination attempt involving approximately 100 land guards, bikers, and three vehicles loaded with land guards, most of whom were armed with pump-action guns.”

Atubiga indicated that, for now, he will not disclose the identities of those he believes are the ‘alleged masterminds’ behind the incident.

“The identities of the alleged masterminds behind this attempt are being withheld pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation. Fortunately, I escaped unharmed, thanks to divine intervention. The incident culminated in the apprehension of three suspects by the Ghana Police Service, following a swift response from my security team and an expertly executed maneuver by my driver, which enabled us to evade the hail of gunfire,” Atubiga continued.

“I am still grappling with the fact that certain individuals would orchestrate such a heinous plot to eliminate me. The details of this incident are available for viewing on GH 1 TV, I have been just alerted by someone. I am yet to verify. The incident occurred at the Celebrity Golf Course at Sakumono Estates,” he added.

Stephen Atubiga explained that about three individuals among the alleged armed thugs claimed to be affiliated with National Security.

He insisted that his life and safety are at risk.

“The three apprehended individuals in this video claim to be from National Security Blue Gate. Further updates will follow, but I must emphasize that I am not safe for now, and I am compelled to bid farewell to all Ghanaians for the time being, in the event that I do not survive the night. I have always cherished my connection with Ghana and taken pride in being Ghanaian first. I love you all. It has been a pleasure being among you. I have always believed in Ghana and am proud to be Ghanaian. Video below of some suspects arrested at Sean, more to follow,” he concluded.

A group of armed men, reported to be landguards and thugs, invaded the golf club, shooting indiscriminately.

According to GH One TV, the gunmen allegedly caused mayhem and threatened golfers present.

A video of the incident shared by the media house showed people running for their lives as the guns were fired.

One of the men was seen shooting at people on the other side of the golf club.

As he was firing the shots, some onlookers were heard urging him to stop, saying, “We dey here oo.”

But the shots kept coming, with the man firing at one point retreating.

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However, some more well-built men joined him, and together, they walked in the direction he was firing the gun.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service says it has arrested three persons and launched investigations into the matter.

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