The Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region, Hon. Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, has called for justice and accountability following a violent incident at Asanko Mines that claimed the lives of an elected Assemblyman and another resident.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the MP expressed grief over what he described as a “heinous act of violence” allegedly carried out by military officers deployed to the mining company.
According to him, the brutality has not only robbed families of their loved ones but also struck at the very heart of Ghana’s democracy, security, and community dignity.
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For months, residents of Manso Nkwanta have raised concerns about intimidation, harassment, and molestation by security personnel at Asanko Mines.
The MP warned that the escalation of these abuses into lethal force underscored the urgent need for a national re-examination of the use of armed officers in private company operations.
Hon. Fokuo demanded immediate action from key state institutions, especially the Ministry of the Interior, to launch an independent public inquiry into the conduct of the military officers.
The lawmaker also called on the Ministry of Defence and the Ghana Armed Forces to punish the officers responsible and review their deployment policies.
He also urged the need for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission to investigate Asanko Mines’ role in the incident and review its community engagement practices, while calling on the Commission on Human and Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to probe human rights violations and recommend redress.
The Manso Nkwanta MP has also called on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee to summon relevant ministers for accountability.
He further called for the suspension of all military personnel at the mine pending investigations and the payment of full compensation and state recognition for the bereaved families and psychosocial support for the traumatised community.
“This tragedy must be a turning point for Ghana, … “The blood of our brothers, including the late Assemblyman, must not go in vain. We owe it to their memory, and to the dignity of the Ghanaian people, to ensure that justice is done swiftly, transparently, and without fear or favour”, the MP stated.
The MP also appealed to the media, civil society, faith-based groups, and the international community to stand with the people of Manso Nkwanta in demanding justice and safeguarding citizens against corporate and institutional abuse.