Sekondi: The Ada East District Assembly has announced the amicable resolution of a dispute involving an assembly member for the Bedeku Electoral Area, the Forestry Commission, and a contractor over the clearing of a fallen tree. Mr. Philip Tetteh Atchia, Presiding Member of the Ada East District Assembly, reported that the parties involved have reconciled, leading to the withdrawal of the case from police proceedings.
According to Ghana News Agency, the incident centered on Mr. Abraham Teye Korley, the assembly member for the Bedeku Electoral Area. Mr. Korley was initially invited and detained by the Ada Divisional Police Command following a disagreement concerning the removal of a fallen tree near Korlekorpey Junction. The tree had been identified by residents as a potential danger to road users and had fallen during a heavy rainstorm on March 29, 2026, causing an obstruction and raising safety issues.
Mr. Atchia noted that he was initially unaware of the incident until it gained traction on social and traditional media, prompting action from the district chief executive. Concerned by the handling of the situation, Mr. Atchia intervened at the police station and emphasized that the standard protocol for arresting an assembly member was not adhered to, as it requires formal communication through the presiding member.
Mr. Atchia criticized the actions taken, highlighting that the assembly member acted with public safety in mind due to the urgency of the fallen tree. He confirmed that following discussions among the involved parties, an understanding was reached, resolving the matter.
In a separate interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Korley expressed that he was awaiting official confirmation of the case's withdrawal, reiterating that his actions were motivated by public interest. He thanked the media and the public for their support during the incident and urged public servants to act with integrity, as the community is vigilant about their actions.