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Collins Dauda denies ordering attack on NAIMOS team at Hwidiem
The Member of Parliament for Asutifi South, Alhaji Collins Dauda, has denied claims on social media that he instructed youth in Hwidiem to attack members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, the veteran MP described the allegations as false and dangerous, blaming social media misinformation for spreading lies that create unnecessary tension.
“All the claims that I incited the youth to attack the NAIMOS operations team are completely false. Social media misinformation is destroying this country; it will finish all of us if we’re not careful,” he said.
Mr. Dauda explained that he had only asked the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, to speak with the commander of the security team after receiving several complaints from his constituents about a military operation in the area.
He clarified that the violent incident did not happen at the location where Mr. Addo went to engage the security officers.
“The attack happened at a different location, not where the MP went to help me speak to the commander. I only asked him to assist because I was away in South Africa. Nobody even called me to hear my side of the story, yet everyone is running with false information,” he added.
The incident, which occurred near Bronikrom in the Ahafo Region on Saturday, November 1, 2025, left some members of the NAIMOS team injured while they were carrying out an operation to arrest illegal miners.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that poor coordination and weak communication among security agencies contributed significantly to the violence recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
In his address on the findings of the Election-Related Violence Report, the Minister said the task force that investigated the incidents discovered that the lack of proper coordination between security institutions often led to confusion on the ground, resulting in clashes and excessive use of force in some areas.
Mr. Muntaka explained that in several instances, security agencies operated without clear communication channels, which created gaps in response and accountability. This, he said, made it difficult to control situations that later turned violent.
He emphasised that the report had recommended stronger collaboration and improved coordination mechanisms among the various security agencies to ensure effective communication and joint planning during future elections.
The Minister further noted that the report has been submitted to the Attorney General’s Department for legal advice and for determining appropriate compensation for victims and families affected by the violence.
He assured that the government is committed to implementing the task force’s recommendations to strengthen inter-agency coordination, enhance professionalism, and maintain peace and order in future electoral processes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that all mobile loan applications and digital credit service providers currently operating in the country without a license must regularize their operations by June 30, 2026.
In a public notice issued on October 31, 2025, the central bank said it will begin accepting applications from companies seeking to operate as Digital Credit Services Providers starting November 3, 2025.
The Bank explained that all entities offering digital loans or credit services must submit the required documents and meet the licensing requirements before the deadline.
It warned that any company that fails to comply with the directive will face regulatory action.
The Bank of Ghana urged operators and the public to contact its FinTech and Innovation Office in Accra for details on the licensing process or visit its official website, www.bog.gov.gh
By: Jacob Aggrey
