Manso Adubia NDC demands independent probe into Manso Keniago deaths

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives in Manso Adubia and the National Concerned Small-Scale Miners’ Association have called for an independent investigation into a shooting incident on November 10, 2026, in Manso Keniago. The confrontation, which involved operatives from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), reportedly resulted in six deaths and 13 injuries. The local NDC leadership is demanding the immediate withdrawal of NAIMOS from the area, alleging that the operatives acted improperly during a dispute centered on road safety and have been involved in acts of extortion.

The National Concerned Small-Scale Miners’ Association has escalated the matter by petitioning President John Mahama to intervene directly. Association President Michael Kwadwo Peprah criticized the use of what he described as a "shoot-to-kill" approach by law enforcement and presented five demands aimed at ensuring accountability. The association warned that the lack of a transparent investigation could lead to a significant rise in public resentment toward the government and the security agencies involved in anti-illegal mining operations.

The demand for a probe seeks to establish the exact circumstances of the fatalities and to provide justice for the victims and their families. Local stakeholders are calling for NAIMOS to be replaced by a more disciplined body to restore order and maintain public trust in the Ashanti Region. As the community awaits a response from the presidency, the incident has highlighted ongoing tensions between state-led mining enforcement units and the residents of mining districts.