Residents of Kasoa have expressed their discontent with the constant misrepresentation of their community in the media, particularly in relation to criminal activities. They are calling for accurate reporting and an end to the unwarranted association of Kasoa with criminal incidents. In a statement issued on May 1, 2024, the concerned residents emphasized the importance of precise reporting to avoid tarnishing the reputation of Kasoa and hindering its economic potential.
The residents highlighted the recent shooting incident at the District Police Command in Millennium City, which falls under the Gomoa East District in the Central Region, as an example of the inaccurate portrayal of their community. They clarified that Millennium City, where the shooting took place, is actually known as Gomoa Bantama and falls directly under Gomoa Fetteh in the Gomoa East District, while Kasoa falls within the Awutu Senya East Municipality.
The residents also mentioned a similar incident where an alleged missing manhood case that happened at Nyanyano Kakraba, also in the Gomoa East, was widely reported as happening in Kasoa. They urged all Ghanaians, particularly media organizations and state agencies, to do due diligence and avoid mentioning Kasoa other than the specific locations where crimes are perpetrated.
While commending the police for acting swiftly to arrest the perpetrator of the recent murder, the residents also urged the police to investigate further to “arrest other accomplices if any and to also work more efficiently to curb these violent land disputes, which have become a menace.
