Efutu and Gomoa were not built on violence — Afenyo-Markin calls for calm as 3 persons die in land dispute
The attackers are said to be laying claim to the land on which New Winneba is situated. During the confrontation, several shops and properties belonging to residents of the community were reportedly destroyed.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for the people of Efutu and Gomoa to ease tensions after a violent land dispute in the Central Region resulted in three deaths and over 15 injuries. The conflict erupted on Tuesday when a group of armed individuals from three Gomoa communities allegedly attacked residents of a new settlement called New Winneba, claiming ownership of the land.
Several shops and properties were damaged during the confrontation. The Minority Leader urged both communities to "smoke the peace pipe" and work towards restoring peace, emphasizing that Efutu and Gomoa were not built on violence. He called for dialogue and peaceful coexistence, urging unity ahead of the Oguaa Fetu Afahye celebrations, warning that escalating tensions could escalate into a wider conflict and disrupt festivities if not resolved promptly.
Afenyo-Markin also appealed for peace across the Central Region, encouraging residents and stakeholders to remain calm and resolve the dispute through peaceful means, stressing the importance of harmony and unity in preserving peace and stability in the region.
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