Obuasi West MP urges swift probe into miners-military clash

Obuasi West MP, Kwaku Kwarteng, has demanded urgent investigations into the deadly clash between illegal miners and military personnel at the AngloGold Ashanti mine on January 18, 2025, which left seven people dead.

The incident involved approximately 60 miners armed with locally made weapons breaching the mine’s security.

The Ghana Armed Forces reported that the miners opened fire on soldiers, prompting a retaliatory response.

Mr. Kwarteng confirmed engaging local police, who assured him of ongoing investigations, and called on the Military Command to submit their findings to President John Dramani Mahama for transparency and accountability.

President Mahama has already ordered a comprehensive probe into the tragedy.

Mr. Kwarteng extended condolences to the victims’ families and stressed the need for swift justice to prevent recurrence.