Residents of Mpatuam in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region have taken to the streets to protest the deaths of two people, including the Assembly Member for the Esaase Dominase Electoral Area. The fatalities occurred during violent clashes with military officers earlier this week. The confrontations, which broke out on Monday and Tuesday, have heightened tensions in the community. Reports indicate the clashes began after soldiers confronted residents allegedly attempting to access a mining concession belonging to Asanko Gold. Sekyi Michael, the Assembly Member for Mpatuam West, confirmed that one person died during the initial clash on Monday. He said some chiefs and opinion leaders performed rituals and retrieved the body. On the way to the mortuary, some angry youth reportedly dumped the body at the military base in protest, leading to another confrontation that resulted in the death of a second person, who was later identified as an Assembly Member. Meanwhile, the Ashanti Regional Minister has visited the community to console the bereaved families. He assured residents that steps are being taken to address the situation and called for calm as investigations continue. Residents remain angered by the incident and are demanding justice for the victims. The protests continue, with community members calling for transparency and accountability in the case.