Asutifi North sound system operators demand justice for allegedly assaulted colleague

Sound system operators in the Asutifi North District of Ghana's Ahafo Region are demanding that two prison officers and three inmates be arrested and investigated for allegedly assaulting one of their own, Opoku Afriyie, with machetes over allegations of yam theft. The incident occurred over a month ago, and despite repeated calls for action, no arrests have been made.

Afriyie, a farmer and commercial motorbike rider, is recovering slowly at home and has lost his ability to work due to the severe injuries he sustained. The operators, including Clement Austin of Emmanuel Sounds, Kwame Bandasco of Great Vim Ventures, and DJ Slim of Pomaa Sounds, have called on the Inspector-General of Police, the Minister for the Interior, and national security authorities to intervene in the matter.

They warn that continued delays could result in legal action and civil pressure on the Ghana Prisons Service in the district. The operators also allege that prison management has approached traditional leaders, religious figures, and politicians in the region to mediate an out-of-court settlement with the suspects, urging those leaders not to intervene outside the formal justice system.

The incident's details have not been independently verified, as the accused individuals' actions have not been established in court.