Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta, Mr Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, has called for swift justice and accountability following the alleged brutalities by military personnel deployed to Asanko Mines, which resulted in the death of a local Assemblyman and another resident.

According to the MP, the fatal confrontation occurred within the mine’s operational area, where soldiers attached to the company allegedly assaulted community members.

The violence claimed the lives of an elected Assemblyman and a resident, sparking grief and outrage within the constituency.

Mr. Fokuo described the incident as a “heinous act of violence” that undermines democracy, security, and the dignity of the host community.

He noted that residents had, for months, complained of intimidation, harassment, and molestation by security officers attached to the mine, creating an atmosphere of fear and mistrust.

“The recent escalation into lethal force resulting in the loss of lives cannot be tolerated under any circumstance,” he stated, urging the state and relevant stakeholders to reconsider the practice of deploying armed soldiers to private company operations.

In a strongly worded statement, the MP outlined a series of demands directed at key state institutions:

The Ministry of the Interior to launch an independent public inquiry into the deployment and conduct of the military officers involved, and to establish clear rules for the use of armed forces in commercial spaces.

The Ministry of Defence and the Ghana Armed Forces to sanction and prosecute officers directly linked to the shootings while reviewing their deployment policy.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission to investigate Asanko Mines’ role in the incident and review its community relations practices.

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to probe possible human rights violations and recommend compensation for affected families.

The Parliamentary Defence and Interior Committee to summon relevant ministers to answer questions on the matter.

The immediate suspension of all military personnel operating at Asanko Mines until investigations are concluded.

Full compensation and state recognition for the bereaved families, particularly in honour of the late Assemblyman’s service to his community.

Provision of psychosocial support for affected families and community members traumatised by the incident.

The legislator stressed that the tragedy should not be dismissed as an isolated case but as a wake-up call for Ghana to reevaluate the relationship between mining companies, security institutions, and host communities.

“The blood of our brothers, including the late Assemblyman, must not go in vain,” Mr. Fokuo declared. “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.”

He further appealed to the media, civil society, faith-based groups, and the international community to join in demanding justice and protecting the rights of Ghanaians against what he described as corporate and institutional abuse.