Tensions are mounting in Asaman Tamfoe in the Eastern Region's Atewa East District as traditional leaders and residents accuse a native of neighbouring Ankaase of forcefully taking over their farmlands for illegal mining activities.
The man at the centre of the storm, popularly known as Abeiku, is alleged to have mobilised armed thugs and land guards to seize lands belonging to farmers in the area-an act described by the locals as brazen and unlawful. "We have reported the case to the police, but up till now, Abeiku has not been arrested.
His accomplices were arrested once but were released the same day.
Up until now, Abeiku is a free man," lamented Nana Adae Frimpong Manso, the Nifahene of Asaman Tamfoe.
