Tensions are high in Akhem Asen following the sudden arrival of a large police force of 125 heavily armed police officers from nearby areas, as well as numerous vehicles and motorbikes.
The deployment appears excessive as there is no clear conflict to justify such a heavy police presence.
These police officers are stationed at various important locations in the town, including Durbar Square, Queen’s House, and major roads.
In an interview with Graphic Online, the leader of the Ota unit, Superintendent Daniel Amoako, chose not to say anything.
Instead, he said he would ask the police headquarters why they sent officers. He tried to get information about police deployment from officers at police headquarters but was unsuccessful.
When contacted, Nana Kodua Asiedu, the Abakomahene of Asene and the Adontenhene representative of Akuem Kotoku traditional area, said the deployment of the troops was the fault of the ousted Asenehene, Nana Karikari Apau.
Asiedu is said to have accused Nana Karikari Apau of false charges and urged the police to be called in.
He noted that influential police chiefs were invited to the Oda City Police Headquarters to discuss the outdoor field trip of the new Queen Mother of Asen, Nana Agyeyiwa Agyokumwa, scheduled to take place in Asen on Saturday.
At the meeting, the district police headquarters proposed postponing the ceremony due to a lack of security personnel, and the chiefs accepted this proposal.
After consulting with Asene Manso Akroso District Chief Executive, Alex Inkoom, the chiefs met the District Security Committee (DISEC) on January 10, 2024 to decide on a new date for the outdoor gathering. I was informed that a meeting was scheduled. formula. The Chiefs agreed to attend this meeting to reschedule the event.
Despite recommendations from both the police and DISEC to postpone outdoor events, a significant number of heavily armed police personnel were deployed to the town on Saturday.
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