The Chief of Asaman Tamfoe in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region, Osabarima Kwame Koh, has dismissed allegations linking the District Chief Executive (DCE), Ernest Owusu Ntim, to illegal mining activities.
His comments follow a ruling by the Koforidua High Court 2, which fined the Atiwa East DCE GH¢12,000 for contempt of court in an ongoing case related to illegal mining on protected land.
Speaking to the media, Osabarima Kwame Koh described claims that the DCE is involved in galamsey as false and misleading. He said the allegations were made by a known illegal mining kingpin from Ankaase and should be seen as a deliberate attempt to tarnish the DCE’s image and undermine his efforts to combat galamsey in the district.
The Chief further alleged that the accuser, identified as Daniel Ansah, also known as Abeiku, has forcefully taken over approximately 7,000 acres of land belonging to the Asaman Tamfoe traditional area and local farmers.
According to Osabarima Kwame Koh, the alleged illegal miner has hired land guards who have reportedly assaulted youths and farmers, creating fear and insecurity in the community.
He has therefore appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to intervene, protect residents, and restore peace in the area.
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