Nzema east: The Nzema East Municipal Assembly has strongly pushed back against allegations made by the Chief of Gwira Amgbansi, Nana Kojo Mensah, regarding the shooting death of a 45-year-old man in the area, describing the claims as false and unfortunate.
According to Ghana Web, the Assembly issued a detailed rejoinder following media interviews by the chief, who accused the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) of involvement in the death of Angu Mensah, Abusuapanyi of Amgbansi, who was shot on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
In the statement, the Assembly clarified the background of the tension, revealing that the chief had been pushing for the revocation of a mining lease belonging to PRP Mining Company so it could be given to him. The Assembly outlined the sequence of events, stating that in 2025, Nana Kojo Mensah had visited the MCE and security heads, demanding that the company's lease be terminated and handed over to him because he had partners willing to support him in acquiring the concession. This request was turned down.
The chief later approached the Regional Minister, who also declined and directed him to liaise with the MCE. The Assembly noted that several discussions between the chief and the company proved futile. The chief, after his failed attempts, became livid for not being granted permission to operate on the company's concession, hence his commentaries against the Assembly and the MCE.
The Assembly stressed that the regrettable shooting incident could have been avoided and noted that those involved might have remedied the preventable conditions that led to the shooting incident. It further stated that the culprits involved in the shooting have been arrested and are assisting security agencies with investigations.
The statement emphasized that PRP Mining Company is a registered large-scale company with the necessary documentation required for mining, and it was unfortunate that the revered chief would go above and beyond to discredit the efforts made by the MCE to resolve the matter. The Assembly urged the public to disregard the chief's assertions and called for calm, asking the public to adhere to the peace and co-existence principles that bind all across the country.
In conclusion, the Assembly expressed sympathy to the bereaved family and assured that it is collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure that the perpetrators are prosecuted according to the laws of Ghana. The statement was signed by Sulemana Bamutu Saaka, Municipal Coordinating Director, for the Municipal Chief Executive.