Ebenezer Kwaku Addo is the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North
The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has appealed for calm following a confrontation between residents of Asutifi North and a military taskforce deployed on a national assignment.
In a statement issued on November 3, 2025, Hon. Addo explained that the incident occurred on November 1, 2025, while he was travelling to a funeral in Acherensua. Upon reaching Hwidiem, he noticed heightened tension and later learned that a military operation was taking place at a gold extraction site.
According to him, he had earlier contacted the MP for Asutifi South, Hon. Collins Dauda, who was out of the country at the time, and was asked to liaise with the military on his behalf.
The Asutifi North MP said upon his arrival at the scene, he observed some residents gathering and advised that the matter be reported to the police to avoid any escalation. Together with the military taskforce, the Regional Police Crime Officer, National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) operatives, and the Kenyasi Police Commander, he proceeded to the Hwidiem Police Station to ensure due process and restore calm.
Addo added that the Zongo Chief of Hwidiem also joined the mediation efforts and even offered his vehicle to transport the military personnel after their pickup truck was damaged. Unfortunately, during the process, the Chief’s Toyota Sequoia vehicle had its rear glass smashed, although the MP had already left for other engagements by then.
The lawmaker strongly denied claims linking him to acts of hostility toward the security forces, describing them as false and misleading.
“Under no circumstance will I incite the youth against security officers or any government agenda,” he stressed, noting that his actions were rather focused on restoring peace and maintaining order.
He expressed disappointment that his peace efforts were not reflected in the official police situational report, but reaffirmed his commitment to cooperate fully with security agencies to sustain peace in the constituency.
Addo urged the public to disregard misinformation aimed at tarnishing his image and assured his constituents of his continued dedication to their welfare and safety.
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