Numereso residents dismiss violent tag, say negative publicity is hurting community development

In the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region, residents of Numereso have rejected reports portraying their community as violent, expressing worry that the negative coverage is impeding economic progress and development. The town's inhabitants are alarmed by a video circulating online that suggests regular gun battles, giving the impression that Numereso is unsafe for both locals and visitors.

They have labeled these allegations as false and urged the public to ignore them, emphasizing that peace has been restored in the area following the resolution of a former chieftaincy conflict. During a news briefing, several local leaders stated that although Numereso experienced a chieftaincy dispute years ago resulting in shootings and fatalities, the Bekwai Traditional Council intervened to mediate.

Once a new chief was appointed, the council took guardianship of the community until the new ruler was confirmed. "A chieftaincy dispute occurred years ago, leading to shootings and loss of life," the elders explained. "However, the Bekwai Traditional Council resolved the matter and placed the community under the care of its elders until a new chief was installed.

Since then, the community has been peaceful with no further conflicts." The elders also complained that persistent portrayals of Numereso as an unsafe area were damaging its reputation and negatively impacting local livelihoods. They warned that such reporting could reverse the community's hard-won gains. Consequently, residents have called upon the public and media to fact-check claims about Numereso before sharing them, stressing the importance of responsible reporting to safeguard the community’s image and support its economic growth.

Residents reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining peace and urged all parties to help promote a positive image of Numereso to attract development and improve the well-being of its residents.