Authorities in the Ejisu Municipality in the Ashanti Region are investigating a reported violent confrontation involving the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Jerryne Asante, after she allegedly stopped an attempted illegal sale of a warehouse and land.
According to reports gathered from the area, the incident occurred at the Ejisu Municipal Assembly office when a group believed to include some National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives allegedly stormed the premises.
In a confrontational viral video, the group is said to have been unhappy with the MCE’s decision to halt what has been described as an unauthorised transaction involving a warehouse and public land.
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Eyewitness accounts suggest that the situation quickly escalated, with the group allegedly issuing threats and attempting to physically confront the MCE.
Some reports indicate that they also tried to force her out of her office.
Earlier this year, some NDC executives from Ejisu locked the manager of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)’s office over his appointment, a trend that has become rampant in the municipality.
Police officers were reportedly called in to restore calm. Their swift intervention is said to have prevented the situation from turning more violent.
Jerryne Asante, who was confirmed as Ejisu MCE in 2025, has previously spoken against illegal land practices and warned against the sale of lands earmarked for public development projects.
She has also stressed the need for proper planning and adherence to approved layouts to protect state and community assets.
The Ghana Police Service is expected to review viral videos from the incident and take statements from witnesses as part of ongoing investigations.
Meanwhile, political and community leaders are urging calm and warning against actions that could undermine peace and development in the municipality.
