In the aftermath of the unfortunate death of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, a number of unsubstantiated assertions have been made by Kwodwo Asare Baffour Acheampong (KABA) on Asempa FM on Monday 5 June 2017.
We wish to state categorically that the claims by KABA that the late Major Mahama was initially deployed at Denkyira-Boase from January to March 2017 are totally FALSE.
The first time Maj Mahama was deployed to the location was 9 May 2017. The assertion that the late officer was due to write exams and was relieved by a Lieutenant is also FALSE. Major Mahama passed his promotion examination in June 2015 (2 years ago).
On the contrary, it is the Lieutenant who is writing his promotion examination in June 2017 (this year) for which reason Major Mahama was deployed on relieving duties.
Regarding the circumstances of his death, it is also important to place on record that investigations are still on-going and therefore it would be both prejudicial and insensitive to make wild, unsubstantiated comments at this stage.
The issue of the 4 Warrant Officers who are facing disciplinary investigation is also unconnected with the current case and we advise that no attempt should be made to draw any linkages.
GAF wishes to advise media personnel to be mindful of their sources of information especially during this period in order not to misinform the public. They should pay due regard to the sensitivity of the deceased family in these trying moments.
GAF therefore wishes to reiterate that the allegations made by KABA on his programme which has been recorded and being circulated online, social media networks and some mainstream electronic and print media outlets, are misleading.
GAF once again reiterates its readiness to clarify matters and give GAF’s side of issues to media personnel to avert the publication and broadcast of misleading information which has long term security implications.
E AGGREY-QUASHIE
Colonel
Director Public Relations
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8 Shocking Barbaric Acts By The People Of Denkyira-Boase You Probably Didn’t Know By: Kwaku Darko | We believe by now most Ghanaians are aware of the barbaric act by the people of Denkyira-Boase in the central region that put them in the limelight for all the negative reasons when they lynched a military major they purported to be an armed robber. After the incident, a lot has been said about the little village located in the central region and from the look of things, it seems they are well known for their barbaric way of life. There have been many reported cases from that same village but little attention has been paid to these incidents making Major’s incident the most widespread of all and may be God’s own way of bringing them to order. From the look of what happened and how they carried out the act, it is obvious it was not their first time doing this and in case you thought what they did was their first mistake ever, then you need to re-think again because we are about to bust your bubble, here are 8 other barbaric acts perpetrated by these same people from the same Denkyira-Boase that we are sure you probably didn’t know. The town has been rated as the most lawless in the country and here are some of the reasons why. 1. Conflict In the year spanning between 2004 – 2007, there was a conflict in this same village and the people ended up beheading their queen mother. The chief’s palace was also razed to the ground by the people. 2. Lynching The military man’s case was not their first. In 2009, they lynched 3 people alleged to be armed robbers. The question we keep asking is, what at all do these people have that armed robbers will want to steal from them. 3. Assault on Teachers In 2010, the people in the community assaulted the teachers of the Denkyira-Buasi R/C Primary school. 4. Chinese And Ghanaian Galamseyers Clash In 2013, there was a clash between Chinese galamseyers and the people which resulted in the death of 14 Chinese men and 17 people from the community. 5. Lynching In 2015, two unidentified people were killed and burnt in an alleged armed robbery case. 6. Macho Men Lynched In October 2016, two macho men were killed for unknown reasons and till date, nobody knows why they decided to kill them. 7. Lynched Officer In 2011, they killed one of two police officers who was sent to effect an arrest of one of the villagers. The other officer managed to escape. Due to this, no policeman wants to go to the village to cause an arrest, making them feel like they are on their own and can do whatever they like. 8. The Lynching of Major Mahama And finally, in May this year, they lynched a military man whom they claimed to be an armed robber.
The soldier was a student at aliance francaise from january to end of march 2017. This throws out KABA story that he was ain the village ealry doring this same period. he is taking after Ben Effson getting fat and lying just to creat confusion. this guy is gradually becoming a dangerous journalist. he needs to be checked
WHY GAF TRY VERY HARD TO COVER THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT THE MAJOR MAHAMA DEATH? WHAT KABA SAID WAS THE GOSPEL TRUTH ABUT THE WHOLE CASE , PLEASE DONT TRY TO INTIMIDATE THE MAN KABA. PLEASE THE CID OFFICERS MUST AS URGENTLY AS FAST ARREST THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE VIDEO & PICTURES ABOUT THE INCIDENT BECAUSE IS LIKE THE PERSON WAS FOLLOWING ALL THE STAGE PLAYED ACTIONS FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF THE DEATH OF MAJOR ADAM'S MAHAMA, WHAT WAS HE DOING THERE WITHOUT CALLING THE POLICE TO COME AND RESCUE THE SOLDER , I THINK HE IS AMONG OF THOSE WHO PLANNED TO TAKE THAT ACTION AND HE OR SHE CAN ASSIST THE INVESTIGATION DEPT. TO GET THE REAL CULPRITS TO BOOK.
Ghanafo) kasa!!
The Military has several questions to answer, they are only using TAKASHI. Does Military regulations permit an officer to jog a distance of 13km alone from Base Camp? Soldiers on operation are supposed to move in twos or groups, did that happen? GAF should remain calm, we the people are also doing our checks.
Can someone help me. How can someone pass his promotional exams two years ago (2015) and still not promoted. KABA asked a very simple question. Was the major in military boots when he when out to jug or not. Was he also in military trousers.
KABA dont worry, what ever you said was true. in the Army things like this wont come out. Those 4 WOS wont say nothing because they are afraid. I have been there before. If When another prominent figure dies the truth will come out. If He Col AGGREY-QUASHIE,Director Public Relations says is not true he is also a liar. Did the army locked up 4 WOs? What was their offence? Where did bring them from? Why were they discharged and what why were they taken for GOCs interview. So they committed no offence and 4 WARRANT OFFICERS WHERE LOCKED? GOD IS WATCHING THEM
big shame on you KABA. u spoke so authoritatively. u acted as if u were source of all information on this unfortunate case, and nearly succeeded in banging heads, u could have done basic checks,but u rushed to gain cheap popularity. "bofrot face"