Amoakohene calls for review of NAIMOS operations over Manso Keniago deaths
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene has called for a review of the operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), warning that its approach to the fight against illegal mining could affect the political fortunes of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). He said the government needed to reassess its anti-galamsey strategy following […]
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene has called for an investigation into the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) following the deaths of six people during a confrontation in Manso Keniago, Ashanti Region. Dr Amoakohene's comments come following accusations by NPP Director of Communications Miracles Aboagye that the government is using lethal force in anti-galamsey operations to gain politically.
Amoakohene warned that NAIMOS's approach could negatively impact the NDC's political standing. He questioned the government's use of a state of emergency to tackle illegal mining and echoed concerns raised by former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and Dr Ayew Afriyie. The Manso Keniago incident occurred on November 11, 2026, when NAIMOS personnel clashed with residents over seized equipment.
The government maintains the force was used in self-defense, but residents and traditional authorities have disputed this. An investigation by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is currently underway, though its initial report cited four deaths and 15 injuries.
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