The Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA) has called for a full, transparent and impartial investigation into the deaths of a teacher, Mr. Seidu Abu, and General Constable Redeemer Owusu of the Ghana Police Service, following recent disturbances at Gindabour in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District.
Addressing the media on Sunday 20th September 2026, the GLYA President Mr. Alhassan Baba Darison said the two deaths had left families grieving, traumatised affected communities and heightened tensions in the area. He stressed that neither death could be justified, condemning all forms of unlawful killing and violence.
“We want the truth. We want the facts established. And we want justice to be done,” Mr. Darison said.
On Mr. Abu’s death, he said reports indicated the teacher’s death followed an encounter with police officers, and while investigations were ongoing, key questions remained unanswered including whether excessive force was used and whether proper procedures were followed.
Mr. Darison went on to criticise what he described as the apparent silence of the Ghana Education Service or teacher unions following the death of one of its own teachers. He clarified that GLYA was not asking the GES to prejudge investigations, but expected the institution or Teacher Unions to demonstrate solidarity and institutional responsibility towards a member of its workforce who died under circumstances that have generated significant public concern.
Regarding the killing of General Constable Owusu, Mr. Darison was equally firm, insisting no individual or group has the right to take the law into their own hands, and called for those responsible for the attack to be identified and prosecuted.
The association also raised concerns over reports of vandalism and property destruction in and around Gindabour, including allegations involving the vehicle of Kongwura Adamu Seidu Jinkurge I, insisting accountability must apply equally to civilians and security personnel.
Mr. Darison urged authorities to begin scaling down the security presence as conditions stabilise, to allow residents to return home, farmers access their farms, children return to school and businesses reopen. He cautioned security personnel against collective punishment, intimidation or abuse of residents.
GLYA’s demands include a transparent investigation into both deaths, publication of forensic findings, prosecution of anyone found culpable regardless of status, accountability for property destruction and abuse, and urgent measures to restore normal life in Gindabour, including protection for residents who have fled.
Appealing for calm, Mr. Darison urged traditional, religious, youth and women leaders to help maintain peace, warning against a cycle of revenge.
“We cannot bring Mr. Seidu Abu back. We cannot bring General Constable Redeemer Owusu back. But we can ensure that their deaths are not in vain,” he said. “Let the truth be established. Let justice be done. Let everyone who has broken the law face the law. Let innocent residents be protected, and let normal life return to Gindabour.”
