However, further checks revealed that the task force consisted of ‘boys’ allegedly associated with the MP, not NAIMOS personnel. The raid targeted galamsey sites in Afodowa, Nyamedema and surrounding areas, all within the Aowin municipality. He therefore instructed military personnel, guided by his driver, to reach the galamsey sites and apprehend all individuals involved. Per information received by the MCE, the illegal task force were reportedly extorting money from galamsey operators during the operation. “An MP cannot unilaterally form a task force without notifying the Assembly,” he said in an interview.

Source: GhanaWeb January 10, 2026 22:25 UTC