Kasoa “Gay Man” Escapes Lynching After Sodomy Attempt
A 19-year-old man, reportedly from Kasoa Opeikuma, narrowly escaped being lynched in Assin Fosu after attempting to sodomize another man. The incident has raised serious concerns within the local community.
According to reports, the suspect obtained the young man’s phone number from a WhatsApp group, contacted him, and proposed a sexual encounter at a hotel in Assin Fosu. The young man, who opposes homosexuality, agreed to meet him but organized a group of young men to confront him.
When the suspect arrived at the said location, he was immediately subjected to severe beating by the angry mob. The suspect allegedly confessed to being gay and wanting to engage in sexual activity with the young man.
However, the timely intervention of Hon. Ibrahim Kankam Danso, the Assembly Member for the Trafo Electoral Area, prevented the suspect from being lynched. He managed to rescue the suspect from the mob, although the man sustained bruises all over his body.
The suspect admitted to being involved in same-sex relationships for the past two years, after being introduced to the act by a friend during his time in secondary school, when he was allegedly motivated by financial struggles.
As of now, no official report has been filed at the local police station.
Story by Kofi Tutu
