The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has been arraigned following allegations that he obstructed an anti-illegal mining operation conducted by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) near Bronikrom–Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, reportedly involved a confrontation between local youth and a NAIMOS task force during a raid on illegal mining sites. Mr. Addo has been accused of instigating the attack on the task force, an allegation he has firmly denied.
According to the MP, he was only present at the scene to calm tensions and prevent a breakdown of public order, not to hinder the operation.
Confirming the development in Parliament, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga revealed that Mr. Addo appeared at the CID headquarters in the company of the Majority Chief Whip and his lawyer before being formally charged and taken to court.
“He has been taken to court, and as we speak, he is in court being arraigned,” Mr. Ayariga told Parliament.
