Mamponteng (Ashanti Region) 5th July '99

Citizens of Mamponteng in the Kwabre district of Ashanti say they have had enough of " the divide and rule tactics of Mr F.A. Jantuah, a Kumasi-based lawyer which has retarded progress and development of the town."

They said they are no more prepared to countenance any retrogressive actions and shall act accordingly and decisively " if such anti-development activities against the community persist."

In a statement issued after a general meeting at Mamponteng attended by more than 1,000 residents including chiefs, assembly and unit committee members, they said they are alert to resist any action of either Mr Jantuah or his agents designed to frustrate the construction of a community centre for the town being funded by the 31st December Women's Movement.

The statement is in reaction to a court action by Mr Jantuah seeking an interim injunction to restrain the Movement and others from putting up a community centre for the town.

"We wish to make it categorically clear to Mr Jantuah and his cohorts that they shall be held responsible for any loss of life should they persist with their diabolical attempts at creating confusion in the Mamponteng community".

The statement said the citizens are grateful to the 31st December Women's Movement and pledged to stand firmly behind it in ensuring the completion of the project.

Mr Jantuah is not immediately available for his comment.