A group of young men, believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stormed the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
They reportedly locked the offices of the Municipal Directors of the National Identification Authority (NIA), National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), National Service Secretariat (NSS), and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
The group later moved to the regional offices of these institutions, attempting similar actions. Although no violence was recorded, staff members were reportedly left traumatized by the events.
The Koforidua Divisional Police Commander, accompanied by a team of armed police personnel, including the Counter-Terrorism Unit, responded swiftly to the scene to de-escalate tensions.
While the intentions of the group remain unclear, sources from Channel One News suggest these actions mirror incidents in 2017 when politically exposed individuals occupying similar offices faced similar disruptions following a change in government.
As of now, calm has been restored at the assembly, and staff have resumed their daily activities.
Neil Karnaku
