Member of Parliament (MP) for Ofoase-Ayirebi constituency Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has visited the area to calm tensions and call for peace following violent clashes between Ofoase Zongo and Brenase Youth last Thursday.
Engaging with residents and traditional leaders on both sides, the MP expressed regret about the happening which has left one person dead and four others sustaining varied degrees of injury.
“First of all, we are one people. Whether you are from Brenase or from Ofoase, we are one people living in harmony. That is why we shouldn’t allow things like this to divide us. Ofoase-Ayirebi is noted for being one of the peaceful areas in the region.
“Over the years, we have experienced significant developments which has made our constituency the envy of many. So we need to come together as one people and not engage in acts that further divides us”, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah who is also the Minister for Information stated.
He called on both factions to exercise restraint and maintain law and order in the area whilst the Police expedite investigations into the matter.
Residents of the towns have previously lived in unity until recently when reports of attacks on each other emerged.
Even though the Police have restored law and order tensions remain high with fears of reprisal attacks being planned.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah has therefore asked the Police and the District Security Council to step up patrols and intelligence led operations to forestall further violence.
Traditional leaders and youth of both towns thanked the MP for his visit and committed to live in peace even as they ask for justice to be done by the state.
