Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng (A-Plus) have committed to working together with other leaders to end tensions and attacks between their communities following violent clashes at New Winneba on September 1 that left three dead and about 15 injured. The MPs plan to engage affected communities on Saturday to identify challenges and address the situation, which is believed to have been triggered by a land dispute.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MPs A-Plus and Alexander Afenyo-Markin plan to visit bereaved families and injured persons from recent violent clashes at New Winneba, followed by discussions on a roadmap to prevent further violence. The incident on September 1 left three dead and 15 injured.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwame Asare Obeng, Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has urged residents of Effutu and Gomoa to remain calm as authorities work to restore peace. He characterised the issue as involving a group of individuals allegedly terrorising residents rather than a simple inter-community conflict, and said a roadmap is being developed to address security concerns and prevent further violence.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Effutu Traditional Council has called on the government to caution MP Kwame Asare Obeng (A-Plus) against making statements that could heighten tensions between Effutu and Gomoa communities following a deadly clash at New Winneba that left three dead and 19 injured. The Chief of Staff to the Effutu Omanhene warned that political leaders' unchecked comments risk inflaming tensions during ongoing peace efforts.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →