General News of 2012-06-24

Hohoe Zongo community apologises to Torgbi Gabusu

The Zongo community of Hohoe has rendered an apology to the Gbi traditional council for the recent impasse and clashes that have rocked the Hohoe Township.

At a press conference today in Hohoe, Spokesperson of the Muslim community, Battuta Ibn Alhassan says the Zongo community is ready to broker peace in the area and restore calm and order to the Hohoe township.

“We very much regret the unfortunate incidents like the burning of the lorry tires and the blocking of the Hohoe Jasikan roads, the vandalization of Torgbiga house of residence and parts of the Hohoe government hospital by our youths among others.

“We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the chiefs and people of the Gbi Traditional area especially Torgbiga Gabusu VI and his elders for the irreparable damage done to the Gbi state.

Ibn Alhassan also reiterated the commitment of the Zongo community to seek lasting peace in the area.