On Monday, April 1st, 2024, around 1:30 PM, I was commuting from Ashiaman to Teshie via public transport to attend to ministerial responsibilities. Upon arriving at the bus station, I noticed a collection of jeans trousers for sale at the roadside, some of which caught my attention. I approached the salesman and inquired about the price, to which he responded that each jeans trouser cost GH¢180. I attempted to negotiate a reduction in price due to the quantity I intended to purchase, but he refused. Consequently, I informed him that I would not be making any purchases at that time.
As I was preparing to leave and catch the next available bus, the salesman suddenly began screaming about the disappearance of his manhood and accused me of being responsible for it. Bewildered, I denied any involvement, but he persisted in his accusations and then physically attacked me, tearing my shirt and calling for assistance from his colleagues in Hausa. I was assaulted with stones, slaps, and other objects by the crowd that gathered, all demanding the return of the supposed missing manhood.
During the assault, I was robbed of my personal belongings, including my Apple iPhone X, Apple Tablet Pro Air 2, Apple AirPods Pro, chargers, and ministry documents. The attack attracted a large crowd, with nearly everyone joining in the assault. Fortunately, two Good Samaritans intervened and prevented further harm, escorting me to the Ashiaman Police Station for safety.
At the police station, officers rescued me from the mob and placed me behind the counter for protection. Despite being in police custody, the mob remained hostile towards me. After providing a statement detailing the events and my missing items, a swift investigation by the police led to the recovery of my phone, iPad, and other belongings.
After an hour of detention, both the assailant and I were summoned by the police commander for further interrogation. Statements were taken from both parties, and during the investigation, the assailant was asked to remove his pants to verify his claim of a missing manhood. To everyone's surprise, his manhood was intact, hanging between his legs. When questioned about his false alarm, he claimed that it had shortened, which infuriated the police commander, resulting in his immediate arrest and charging for assault and raising false alarm.
I was provided with a police medical form and instructed to seek medical attention at Tema General Hospital, with a follow-up scheduled for the following day. I want to emphasize that I was unjustly accused and nearly faced lynching if not for the intervention of the Good Samaritans and the Ashiaman Police Station. I urge the public to be cautious of such false alarms, which may be used as a means of scamming individuals of their money and valuables.
Help me thank God for my life.
