The Paramount Chief of Tepa, Nana Adusei Atwenewah Ampem I, has convened an emergency meeting with his elders and subjects to address the escalating unrest in the community following the December 7 general elections.
The gathering seeks to develop a comprehensive strategy to restore peace and stability in the Ahafo Ano North Constituency of the Ashanti Region, which has been marred by violence and heightened tension.
Tepa witnessed a significant military presence after supporters, reportedly aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), launched a series of attacks in response to disputed election results.
The unrest has led to widespread damage to both public and private property.
One of the focal points of the violence was Tepa Senior High School, where ballot materials used in the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections were stored.
Protesters allegedly set several structures within the school premises ablaze.
Adding to the chaos, a local radio station owned by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate was also targeted. The protesters reportedly ransacked the station and a nearby warehouse, further escalating tensions in the community.
In a particularly troubling incident, one of the vehicles belonging to Nana Agyemang Prempeh, the NPP’s parliamentary candidate and current Director General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), was set on fire.
Reports initially suggested that Mr Prempeh’s whereabouts were unknown and that his bodyguard had been injured during the unrest.
However, the Ghana Police Service has dismissed rumours of Mr. Prempeh’s disappearance, confirming that he is safe.
Despite this assurance, the violence has left residents in fear and uncertainty, with many calling for immediate intervention to prevent further escalation.
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