Ashanti NDC demands probe into Nyinahin shooting incident

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Andrew Augustus Nana Kwasi, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to initiate a thorough investigation into a recent shooting incident in Nyinahin that resulted in one death and three injuries.​

The incident occurred on April 24, 2025, when military personnel confronted a group of mourners en route to a cemetery, reportedly due to one individual wearing military camouflage attire.

The confrontation escalated, leading to the shooting of a mourner identified as Akwasi Lala, also known as Kushivi, and injuries to three others. ​

During a visit to the affected families, Nana Kwasi condemned the use of lethal force by the military and demanded justice for the deceased, whom he described as a member of the NDC.

He highlighted that this was not the first instance of such incidents, referencing a previous occurrence in Obuasi where several NDC members were shot and killed by military personnel.​

Meanwhile, the Acting Regional Secretary of the NDC, Baah Acheamfuo, has issued a two-week ultimatum to the government to identify those responsible for the shooting.

He warned that failure to do so would result in him leading a demonstration against the government. ​

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the incident. ​

The Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua, Seth Osei Akoto, has visited and commiserated with the bereaved family, urging calm as investigations proceed. ​