Kukuom violence: Police hunt for Naasei, CEO of Zeniel Hotel Goaso

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zeniel Hotel in Goaso, Ahafo region, known as Naasei, who is currently on the run.

This action follows his alleged involvement in violent disturbances at Kukuom in the Ahafo Region during the ongoing Limited Voter Registration Exercise on Saturday, 11th May 2024.

The owner of Zeniel Hotel was reportedly in the company of known opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) figures when they allegedly orchestrated the disturbances, which led to the arrest of Hon. Alhaji Collins Dauda, Member of Parliament for Asutifi South.

The incident, which occurred on Saturday, May 11, resulted in one person sustaining injuries and being hospitalized.

In a statement, the Ghana Police Service announced that it has taken Collins Dauda into custody in connection with the disturbance during the Limited Voter Registration Exercise.

The police's investigations so far have implicated Alhaji Collins Dauda in the disturbances that disrupted the registration process. Others, including Naasei, are reported to be on the run.