Kwame Asare Obeng, often known as A Plus, is the member of parliament for Gomoa Central. He has expressed worry over the recent land dispute in the Winneba area, claiming that certain people are employing harassment and intimidation to force locals off their land.
The MP claims that some guys are reportedly engaged in actions intended to seize homeowners’ land, causing anxiety and conflict in the impacted villages.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s afternoon program ‘Ekosii Sen’ on Tuesday September 1, A Plus made a grave accusation that certain local police personnel are profiting from the ongoing operations. He knows this for a fact.
However, he refused to identify the cops he was referring to, stating that he did not wish to damage people’s reputations without good reason.
The MP for Gomoa Central emphasized that his remarks should not be seen as a criticism of the Ghana Police Service as a whole.
He noted that the Ghana Police Service is typically doing a remarkable job of upholding peace and order, acknowledging the effort being done by the police around the nation.
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However, his worries highlight the need for a more thorough examination of how land-related conflicts are handled in the Winneba and Gomoa districts, especially in light of claims of harassment, intimidation, and potential cooperation with security forces.
In many regions of Ghana, land disputes continue to be a significant cause of conflict, with conflicts about ownership and boundaries occasionally turning into threats, acts of violence, and court cases.
A Plus’s latest comments are therefore likely to put renewed attention on the situation in Winneba and the role of the relevant authorities in protecting residents and ensuring that land ownership disputes are resolved through lawful means.
The allegations against the unidentified police officers have not been independently established, and any determination of wrongdoing would require a proper investigation by the appropriate authorities.
Meanwhile, the police have arrested 6 people in connection to the shootings and chaos.