The Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly has denied any responsibility for the demolition of a structure belonging to Sekyedumasi Community Bank PLC at the Aboabo Market in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
In a press statement dated August 13, 2026, the Assembly described the allegation as “fabricated, completely false and without basis,” emphasising that it had utmost respect for the judicial process and would not act in a manner that undermined the authority of the court.
According to the statement, it had engaged the management of Sekyedumasi Community Bank PLC on the matter for about nine months and had granted adequate time to occupants of the market site to evacuate ahead of a planned demolition exercise.
The statement noted that despite those engagements, the bank’s structure was not demolished when the exercise eventually took place in June and July 2026.
It further explained that it had entered an appearance in a suit filed against it by the bank and, consequently, would not undertake any action that could be construed as an attempt to sidestep due judicial process.
The Assembly also outlined its standard procedure for demolition exercises, saying adequate prior notice is given to affected persons and that such exercises are supervised by Assembly officials with support from the security services.
“Any purported demolition exercise outside the standard procedure outlined above cannot be interpreted as having been carried out by the Assembly,” the statement stressed.
The Assembly said the allegation could be viewed as a deliberate attempt to discredit the institution in the eyes of the public.
It reiterated its commitment to the rule of law and respect for due process, saying it would continue to recognise the authority of the courts in matters before them.
The statement was signed by the Municipal Co-ordinating Director on behalf of the Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly, and urged the public to disregard the allegations.
By Benjamin Aidoo
