Walewale youth besiege Assembly, barricade Coordinating Director’s office

By Yaw Opoku Amoako April 15, 2026

The office of the Walewale Municipal Coordinating Director remained barricaded on Tuesday after a group of agitated youth stormed the Municipal Assembly premises, forcing Justice Bayon to flee for safety.

The youth, numbering dozens, arrived at the Assembly in the early hours, chanting slogans and demanding immediate action over what they described as longstanding grievances.

The situation quickly escalated, causing panic among staff and visitors.

Sources within the Assembly indicated that the Director, having received intelligence about a possible protest, left the premises before the group arrived.

Upon reaching the compound, the youth reportedly forced their way into sections of the office and locked up the Director’s office, disrupting official activities.

Speaking to the media, some of the protesters accused the Director of absenteeism and poor performance.

“We no longer need him. We are appealing to the government to replace him, as we are deeply dissatisfied,” one protester said. “This serves as a warning to the DCE: we are here peacefully today, but we will return if he is not replaced.”

The protest was also fueled by concerns over unemployment, perceived neglect, and delays in development projects within Walewale.

“All the roads in Walewale are in poor condition, yet the DRIP machines have been left idle. The last time it rained, every road became impassable. We will not accept this situation,” another protester added.

Observers believe the unrest may also be linked to internal political tensions within the municipality.

Although no injuries were reported, the incident left municipal workers shaken.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Mohammed Rabiu Jabaah, said he would need clearance from the Regional Minister before commenting publicly on the matter, while Justice Bayon has also declined to comment.