Tensions in Kasoa: Bryan Supporters Report Harassment

Tensions are rising in Kasoa following reports of harassment and assault allegedly linked to the immediate past MP and parliamentary candidate, Hawa Koomson.

On the evening of January 26, information reaching party officials indicated that machomen associated with Hawa Koomson confronted and harassed supporters of Bryan Acheampong’s campaign in the Kasoa enclave. Eyewitnesses, including a supporter named Emefa, narrated how they were beaten and intimidated by the team.

By the morning of January 27, further details emerged suggesting that Hawa Koomson herself was present at the party office and allegedly ordered the assault. Victims reportedly spent the night between the police station and the hospital receiving treatment, underscoring the seriousness of the incident.

This development comes against the backdrop of Hawa Koomson’s own recent ordeal. During the Ablekuma North by-election, she was reportedly assaulted by NDC-aligned groups, an incident that drew widespread condemnation. Observers note that the current Kasoa episode adds another layer of tension to Ghana’s already charged political atmosphere, raising concerns.

Party members are now calling on headquarters to clarify security arrangements at regional, constituency, and national levels, stressing the urgent need for protection of supporters during Saturdays election. They argue that without clear measures, such incidents risk undermining confidence in the democratic process and discouraging grassroots participation.

For many in Kasoa, the situation feels like a cycle of harassment orchestrated by Hawa Koomson, a known supporter of Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia. Supporters are urging leadership to step in decisively, not only to safeguard lives but also to restore calm and ensure that political competition remains peaceful and fair.

The case has since been reporter to the Kasoa police, and statements taken.