The Ashanti Regional Security Council has announced updated security directives to ensure residents of the region are safe.
This comes on the back of the murder of the Kusasi chief and his brother at Asawase last week.
In the latest security directive, no motorbikes are permitted on the road between 7:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Also, motorbike riders are not allowed to carry passengers or additional persons during the permissible hours.
To add to this is the fact that motorbike riders are prohibited from wearing attire that can conceal weapons, including smocks, bulky jackets or three-piece outfits.
Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party Ashanti Caucus have complained bitterly about the rising insecurity in the region.
They hold the view that the government is not doing much to protect the people in the Ashanti Region.
Their statement on the matter issued on Saturday, July 26, 2025, said, “
STATEMENT BY THE NPP ASHANTI PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS ON THE WORSENING SECURITY SITUATION IN THE ASHANTI REGION
26th July 2025
For Immediate Release
The NPP Ashanti Parliamentary Caucus is deeply alarmed by the recent rise in violent crime across the region. In the last few days alone, the Kusasi Chief of Asawase was brutally murdered in his home, followed closely by the killing of his brother. These incidents are not isolated; they represent a dangerous trend that threatens the safety and peace of law-abiding citizens.
We are not making demands for special treatment. We are demanding what every Ghanaian deserves: protection, swift justice, and a state that responds when lives are at risk. The rising fear and growing sense of insecurity must be addressed without delay.
We call on the Ashanti Regional Security Council under the leadership of the Regional Minister to step up its response and ensure that robust and proactive measures are taken immediately. We also urge the Inspector General of Police to treat these killings with the urgency they demand. Ghanaians across the country deserve to feel safe, and Ashanti is no exception.
To the Minister for the Interior, whose own constituency is directly affected, this is the time to lead with presence and action. Moments like this define leadership. Silence is not an option.
We are calling for the following actions without delay:
1. A full criminal investigation into the recent murders with timely and transparent updates to the public
2. Deployment of adequate police personnel and intelligence resources to safeguard vulnerable communities
3. A clear and public commitment from the Ministry of the Interior and the Police Service on measures being taken to prevent further violence
This is a moment that calls for national responsibility, not partisan reaction. The safety of our people is a fundamental duty of the state. We will continue to raise our voices, not for political gain, but because our people deserve to live without fear.
Signed
Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah Esq.
Secretary, NPP Ashanti Parliamentary Caucus
