Manso Keniago deaths: Amoakohene calls for review of NAIMOS operations

Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene has called for a review of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) operations following a deadly clash in Manso Keniago, Ashanti Region on November 11, 2026. Six people were reportedly killed and 15 injured in the confrontation between NAIMOS personnel and local residents.

In a Facebook post on Saturday, November 14, Dr Amoakohene expressed concerns about the use of lethal force in anti-illegal mining operations, warning that political actors might exploit such incidents for political gain. Dr Frank Amoakohene stated that some individuals are pushing for lethal force in the fight against galamsey while capitalizing on the resulting casualties for political advantage.

Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party, demanded accountability over the deaths in the Manso Keniago incident, urging an independent investigation into each case rather than automatically labeling victims as illegal miners or members of a confrontational group. Dr Amoakohene maintained that NAIMOS needed to reassess its approach to prevent undermining the government's anti-illegal mining campaign and create political difficulties for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

He also echoed the concerns previously raised by former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and Dr Ayew Afriyie regarding the government's handling of the anti-galamsey campaign.