In the wake of the assassination of the Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region, Chief Abdul-Malik Azenbe, the Asawase Zongo Community Chief, Shaibu Suleiman, has issued a public statement appealing for calm and cooperation with law enforcement.
Chief Azenbe was murdered at Asawase on the night of Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
The statement, released by the Office of the Asawase Zongo Community Chief under the leadership of the Sarkin Zango Palace, expressed deep sorrow and condemnation for the tragic event.
Shaibu Suleiman extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Kusasi community, and all residents of Zongo and beyond affected by the painful incident. "We pray that Almighty Allah grants mercy to the departed soul and bestows comfort and strength upon his family and community in this time of grief," the statement read.
