Aggrieved magazine workers storm Tafo palace over eviction as the chief throws weight behind them, denies land sale:

The Tafo Chief, Nana Agyen Asare, has publicly thrown his weight behind aggrieved mechanics from the Magazine- Newroad industrial enclave, vehemently denying any knowledge of an alleged land sale that led to their ‘unlawful eviction’ and subsequent protests. This assurance came after hundreds of disgruntled workers stormed the Tafo Palace on Friday morning, demanding answers regarding the sudden barricading of their workspaces.

The workers, who had their operational areas blocked by unidentified individuals earlier in the day, sought clarity from Nana Agyen Asare on whether he had sanctioned or was aware of any land transaction involving a developer.

Addressing the large gathering of mechanics, Nana Agyen Asare unequivocally stated that he had not sold any land to any developer and expressed ignorance about who had authorized the takeover.

“I have no hand in this and I have no knowledge,” Nana Agyen Asare declared, emphasizing his support for the workers. “You can’t just take someone’s land that has been occupied already without the person’s accord. I support you people in whatever you’re doing.” He further insisted that the mechanics are the rightful occupants of the land.

Nana Osei, spokesperson for the aggrieved magazine workers, reacted to the chief’s statement with relief, expressing satisfaction that “the truth had been unveiled.” He affirmed their commitment to “solidly back the chief and his elders in whatever action they may take to ensure that this cheat does not work.”

The dramatic visit to the palace comes amidst a deeply tense atmosphere that has gripped the Magazine-Newroad area since Friday morning. Workers arrived at their various workshops only to find their operational areas barricaded by unidentified and “faceless individuals,” effectively preventing them from working without any prior notice or explanation.

The sudden discovery sparked immediate outrage, leading to protests that escalated quickly. A combined team of police, soldiers, and other security operatives intervened, which resulted in the arrest of several of the protesting individuals, further heightening the already tense environment at the scene.

Details regarding the identity of those behind the alleged eviction and the specific reasons for the action remain unclear to the mechanics, who expressed profound frustration at the lack of communication.

The situation remains volatile, with a significant security presence observed in the area as authorities work to manage the unfolding events and investigate the matter.