Tepa, a town in the Ahafo Ano North Constituency of the Ashanti Region, witnessed a wave of violent incidents following the recent presidential and parliamentary elections.
The chaos involved the destruction of private and public property, including the burning of ballot materials stored at the Tepa Senior High School and other facilities.
Reports also indicate that a vehicle belonging to Nana Agyemang Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate and Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), was set ablaze.
Additionally, irate individuals believed to be associated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) reportedly attacked a local radio station owned by the NPP parliamentary candidate and ransacked a warehouse.
These acts have disrupted the collation of election results, making it difficult to ascertain accurate figures from the area.
A group called Salifu 11, based in the Ahafo Region, has been accused of orchestrating the violence in Tepa. However, the group has categorically denied these allegations during a press conference held on Tuesday, December 10, at Goaso.
Abdul Sadick, the Chairman of Salifu 11, stated that the group has no involvement in the Tepa violence. He explained that Salifu 11 operates exclusively in the Ahafo Region and focuses on promoting the agenda of the NDC in a peaceful manner.
He stressed that the group has no history of violence and is not associated with any unlawful activities.
Muniru Salifu, the Commander of Salifu 11, echoed these sentiments and issued a stern warning to individuals misusing the group’s name. “Anyone using our name to commit violence must stop immediately. We are a peaceful group, and we do not condone such behavior,” he stated.
As investigations continue, the Tepa violence remains a point of concern, with authorities working to restore calm and ensure accountability.
Story by Bismark Mensah@A/R.