Former Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Collins Owusu Amankwah, has cautioned against drawing premature conclusions that the recent murder of the Kusasi Chief in the Ashanti Region is linked to the protracted Bawku conflict.
The chief, Naa Abdul-Malik Azenbe, was shot and killed by unknown assailants at his residence in Asawase on the night of Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
His death has sparked speculation that the incident may be connected to the longstanding tribal tensions in Bawku, with some residents pointing fingers at rival factions.
Speaking to GHOne/Starr News, Mr. Amankwah—who is also a former Chairman of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament—urged the public to refrain from politicizing or ethnicizing the tragedy.
He emphasized the importance of allowing the police to conduct a thorough investigation without interference or assumptions while also appealing to the Asawase community to remain calm and avoid any form of reprisal.
Meanwhile, Member of Parliament for Asawase and Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing.
He described the murder as a serious threat to national security and extended condolences to the bereaved family and the Kusasi community.
The late Chief, who also served as the Kaadi Divisional Chief in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region, was reportedly ambushed around 8:40 p.m.on Tuesday, June 22, by two gunmen on a motorbike—one wielding an AK-47 rifle—outside his home near the Asawase Community Centre.
He was rushed to the Manhyia District Hospital and later referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Muntaka assured the public of the Interior Ministry’s commitment to ensuring justice is served and called on residents to assist the police with any relevant information to aid in the ongoing investigation.
Police have since stepped up efforts to track down the assailants.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh
