How Manso Aboabo Assembly member was allegedly shot dead – Tetrem chief speaks

The Chief of Manso Tetrem in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region, Nana Akwasi Koh, has narrated the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing of the Assembly Member for Manso Aboabo, Samson Dankwa, by armed military personnel.

According to the Chief, the Assembly Member was shot dead in broad daylight on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, during a standoff between youth in the area and security officers of Asanko Mines.

Nana Akwasi Koh revealed that he had called the late Assembly Member to help calm agitated youth who had vowed to block Asanko Mines’ vehicles from passing through the community.

“When I saw the agitated youth, I anticipated possible chaos, so I called the Assembly Member to help speak to the youth and water down the situation,” he said.

Tragically, the Assembly Member was shot dead by soldiers despite being unarmed and posing no threat to the security personnel.

“He had no weapon or anything that could threaten the soldiers, yet he was killed in cold blood,” the Chief lamented.

The youth’s agitation, he explained, stemmed from the death of a 50-year-old miner who reportedly died after being chased by security officers and falling into a pit.

The community has accused Asanko Mines’ security of terrorizing residents and making life unbearable.

The Chief has called on authorities in the region to intervene to prevent further bloodshed.

The incident has heightened tensions between the community and the mine, with the youth demanding justice for the deceased Assembly Member and an end to the alleged harassment by security officers.

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