By Aaron Hammond 
The debate over security in Teshie has taken another turn after Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, responded to criticism of his comments about the community.
A Plus has maintained that his concern is crime and security, rather than the people of Teshie or the Ga community. He also insisted that his description of Teshie as Ghana’s most dangerous place was based on what he called facts and security concerns. A Plus is currently an independent Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, according to Ghana’s Parliament.
His latest response came after criticism from veteran broadcaster and Ga historian Ewulu Nii Adjei Klu. Klu challenged the broad description of Teshie and argued that crime in one part of a community should not automatically become a judgment on the entire town. The broadcaster has publicly identified himself with Ga history and cultural issues, including speaking about the importance of Ga traditions and the Homowo festival.
The Teshie Crime Debate Gets Personal
A Plus’s comments followed the death of Accra phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, popularly known as Dinero or Terry, whose body was found in Teshie on September 24, 2026. Reports say Kyere had travelled to the area before he went missing, while police investigations led to arrests in connection with the case. Because the investigation is still ongoing, the full circumstances surrounding his death remain a matter for the authorities to establish.
In defending himself, A Plus said he never claimed that Teshie residents were criminals. He argued that his concern was the reported security situation and said people should direct their energy towards demanding action from security agencies. He also referred to reports about ride hailing drivers being reluctant to accept trips to parts of Teshie at night and questioned why security challenges could continue in an area with several major security institutions. However, these statements represent A Plus’s assessment and should not be treated as an official national ranking of crime locations.
Why the Description Has Caused Concern
The strongest disagreement is not simply about whether crime happens in Teshie. It is about whether one serious incident or reported security concerns are enough to describe an entire community as the most dangerous place in Ghana. Klu’s response argues that such a description can affect the reputation of residents who have nothing to do with criminal activity. Another response published after A Plus’s comments similarly argued that Teshie contains several neighbourhoods and that responsibility for crime should remain with individuals who commit offences rather than an entire community.
For many Ghanaians, this is where the conversation becomes bigger than A Plus and Teshie. Nobody wants crime to be ignored, especially when a family has lost someone. At the same time, residents should not be painted with the same brush because of the actions of suspected criminals. The sensible question is therefore not simply whether Teshie is dangerous, but what the actual crime data shows, where incidents are happening, what the police investigation establishes and what practical measures can improve security. That distinction matters because public fear and official crime evidence are not always the same thing.
Teshie Residents Want Security and Fairness
A Plus ended his response by calling for pressure on security agencies and asking for Teshie to become safer. His comments have now pushed the issue of crime, public safety and the reputation of communities into another national conversation. The recent death of Dinero has also kept attention on the need for a proper investigation and accountability for anyone found responsible.
The argument may continue on social media, because Ghanaian social media without some heat is almost like jollof without pepper. But beyond the banter, the important issue remains straightforward. If there are genuine security problems in Teshie, residents deserve effective action from the relevant authorities. If the evidence does not support describing the whole community as exceptionally dangerous, residents also deserve a fair representation of their town. For now, the available reporting confirms a serious death under investigation and a heated disagreement over how Teshie’s wider security situation should be described. It does not establish, from verified national crime statistics, that Teshie is officially Ghana’s most dangerous community.
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Source: GHANA NEWS PAGE