The Divisional Chief of Jomoro in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region, Nana Kwame Nkansah II, has retracted and apologised for earlier comments he made criticising the operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force.
His apology follows a recent anti-galamsey operation by the Task Force at the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, which led to the arrest of two Chinese nationals and the seizure of a Land Cruiser V8 vehicle.
In a statement issued on October 13, 2025, Nana Nkansah admitted that his earlier remarks questioning the Task Force’s legitimacy were made in error.
He explained that his initial position was based on misinformation from some employees, but, after further consultations and verification, he realised the NAIMOS operation was lawful and necessary.
“I would like to commend the NAIMOS Task Force for its dedication and patriotism in the fight against illegal mining, which continues to endanger our water bodies and environment,” he stated.
The Chief reaffirmed his commitment to lawful mining, environmental conservation, and youth empowerment, pledging his support for ongoing national efforts to curb illegal mining activities.
Read the statement below:
13 October, 2025
For Immediate Release
RE: JOMORO CHIEF REFUTES ILLEGAL MINING ALLEGATION– MY COMMENTS AGAINST NAIMOS TASK FORCE UNFORTUNATE
Following the recent operation carried out by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force at the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, which resulted in the arrest of two Chinese nationals and the seizure of a Land Cruiser V8 vehicle, my attention has been drawn to some comments made by me, Nana Kwame Nkansah II, the Divisional Chief of Jomoro in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region.
In a press release published by my office, I sought to contradict and question NAIMOS’s decision to conduct the raid in my area and attacked the credibility of NAIMOS.
After consulting with my elders and some opinion leaders, I concluded that the action taken by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force was appropriate, and I would like to retract and apologise to the various key stakeholders who may have been offended by my statement in the aftermath.
The raid was legitimate because it supported the company’s operational policy of combating illegal mining near riverbanks and forest reserve areas.
This was due to the earlier information provided by my employees, but after several checks and briefings, I erred in my comments.
I would like to take this opportunity to commend the NAIMOS Task Force on its dedication and patriotism in the fight against irresponsible and unlawful mining activities that threaten to harm and pollute our water bodies.
I am also committed to lawful mining, environmental conservation, and youth empowerment, and I will not support any activity that harms our natural resources.
SIDNED
Nana kwame Nkansah II
Divisional Chief of Jomoro of Aowin Municipal
Western North Region
Source: AdomOnline
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