‘Protect us or we’ll protect ourselves’ – A-Plus warns government over deadly Gomoa clashes

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A-Plus, has expressed his concern over the deadly clashes at New Winneba, Central Region, which resulted in the death of three individuals and left around 15 others injured. A-Plus warned the government that if they fail to address the security situation, the people of Gomoa would collectively take action.

He suggested that if the government did not take the necessary steps within seven days, chiefs across Gomoa would come together to make a collective decision, stating that they would declare the government an enemy of Gomoa if they do not protect them. The MP emphasized the longstanding land dispute in the area, stating that resolving this issue was crucial to preventing further bloodshed.

He accused gangs and landguards of operating in the area, attacking people on their farms, and called for clarity on the boundaries between Gomoa and Effutu lands. A-Plus also alleged that some police officers had been firing their weapons indiscriminately during the clashes and claimed that two of the deceased were shot by the police, although this allegation has not been independently verified.

The MP urged the government to act swiftly and decisively to maintain peace and security in the region, while also urging residents to remain law-abiding.