There is tension in the Suame Magazine zone 13- New road industrial enclave in Tafo, Kumasi, as a result of protest by mechanics over what they describe as an “unlawful and unannounced eviction” from their workstations.
The demonstration escalated, leading to the arrest of several individuals by security forces.
The angry mechanics, say, they arrived at their various workshops earlier today only to find their operational areas barricaded by unidentified and “faceless individuals,” with no prior notice or explanation. The sudden discovery sparked immediate outrage among the mechanics.
As the mechanics gathered to voice their protest against the unexpected action, a combined team of police, soldiers, and other security operatives intervened. This intervention resulted in the arrest of several of the protesting individuals, further heightening the already tense environment at the scene.
“You suddenly want to take over our land without any prior notice. They have brought police and other security operatives here to subdue us but that won’t work. We can’t sit down for a single person to take us for granted. Unless they allow the soldiers to sleep here tonight, otherwise we live to the existence of these barricaded items”, some angry workers said.
Details regarding the identity of those behind the alleged eviction and the specific reasons for the action remain unclear to the mechanics, who expressed their profound frustration at the lack of communication.
The situation remains volatile, with a significant security presence observed in the area as authorities work to manage the unfolding events.
Meanwhile, another source has disclosed that the unidentified developer took the action upon a court verdict that went in his favor.
But, according to most of the aggrieved occupants, no prior notice was served before this current action.
By Benjamin Aidoo
