Police probe suspected arson attack on Afigya Kwabre South MCE’s official residence
The Ghana Police Service is investigating suspected arson after the official residence of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Afigya Kwabre South, Pearl Ankrah, was set ablaze over the weekend.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday (21 June), comes after Ankrah faced open rejection from local supporters of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), following her endorsement by President John Mahama.
A footage widely shared online shows flames engulfed parts of the house late Saturday night. Firefighters were called to the scene, but not before extensive damage was done to the property. No casualties were reported.
Security sources told OTEC News that at least two suspects are in custody as preliminary investigations point to deliberate arson.
Ankrah, who was not at home at the time, has declined to comment publicly. However, a source close to her said she was “shaken but unharmed.”
The MCE’s nomination by the President had sparked controversy among some local party members, who accused her of failing to build bridges with grassroots supporters.
A faction of the constituency openly protested her appointment two months ago threatening to burn the assembly block.
Political tensions have been rising in parts of the Ashanti Region in recent months, since the NDC took over power.
A source within the regional executive of the NDC condemned the attack, calling it “criminal and unacceptable,” adding that the Ashanti Regional Security Council‘s attention has been drawn to the development.
