Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, together with Gomoa Central MP, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, will on Saturday, September 5, visit communities in Gomoa and Effutu as part of efforts to restore peace following recent violent clashes.
The two lawmakers are expected to engage residents, listen to their concerns and work with traditional authorities to address issues underlying the conflict and help prevent further violence.
The move follows deadly clashes in New Winneba on Tuesday, September 1, which reportedly left three people dead and 17 others injured.
Speaking during a Facebook Live session, Mr Afenyo-Markin said leaders from both communities had agreed to support efforts to restore calm and urged residents to exercise restraint.
“We want to assure the public that the leaders of both communities have agreed to allow peace to prevail. We will visit both communities on Saturday to engage the people, address the issues and correct the wrongs,” he said.
A-Plus, for his part, pledged his support for the initiative, saying the two lawmakers had adopted a strategy aimed at achieving lasting peace.
“My brother has spoken and together, we have adopted a strategy to ensure lasting peace. I would like to express my appreciation to my brother for his commitment to this course,” he said.
The planned engagement forms part of broader efforts to de-escalate tensions linked to a longstanding land dispute involving communities in the area.
The clashes reportedly involved groups from New Winneba, Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze.
Following the incident, the Ghana Police Service arrested seven people in connection with the violence.
The two MPs are expected to use Saturday’s engagements to appeal for calm, encourage dialogue among the affected communities and work with traditional leaders towards a sustainable resolution to the dispute.
