Senyo Hosi, the Convener of the One Ghana Movement, has saluted President John Mahama following his swift response to the attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).
According to Senyo Hosi, Mahama’s swift action is a turning point in the fight against illegal mining.
He highlighted that Ghana now has a real president and not a ceremonial president.
Senyo Hosi singing praises of President Mahama stems from the quick interrogation and prosecution of the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, who has been sent to court for leading an alleged attack on the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, November 4, Mr Hosi stated, “Now we have a head of state, not a ceremonial president, we have a real president, and he’s showing his power, and this is what we expect of proper leadership”.
“As for that man, I don’t want to see, don’t put him on your screen. He’s not even worth your screen. You can write his statement. Don’t put his picture on your screen. We all vex, what is this?”
He added, “I’m so impressed by the swiftness of His Excellency, the President. When you defy his men, who are at the forefront of the most important fight of this country, you are defying the directives of the Commander-in-Chief of this country.
“So I was waiting to see, after today, I would have been able to tell whether we have a president or we don’t. And he has saved that office by his act.”
Senyo Hosi added, “This is the form of leadership we have always been looking for. And I hope that this will not be one flash in the pan, but it will be the pan itself, and everybody will realise that for galamsey, there is no tolerance for nonsense.”
“JM, I salute you today. You have made me happy. This is just the beginning, just don’t do it like comedy, there is more to do… You have to sack that guy from your party.”
Also, Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has condemned the attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).
According to Alban Bagbin, Parliament will not protect any MP found guilty of misconduct.
Speaker Bagbin described the two Members of Parliament’s alleged involvement in the attack on NAIMOS as most worrying.
Speaking on the floor of parliament on Tuesday, Alban Bagbin stated, “The report of attacks on a team from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat, a task force established to combat illegal mining activities in the country, is most worrying”.
“Also worrying is the fact that the attack was allegedly incited by one of our own, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, who further roped in a senior member of this House, Honourable Collins Dauda.”
He further added, “I want to take this opportunity to condemn in no uncertain terms the attack on the team of security officers who have been assigned to help deal with the menace of galamsey, which must be addressed robustly”.
“I have therefore instructed the Office of the Clerk and the Legal Services Office to provide all necessary support to the Ghana Police Service in its investigations, within the framework of the 1992 Constitution, the laws of this country, and the Standing Orders of the House.”
Meanwhile, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, has been granted bail of GH¢150,000.
The lawmaker has also been barred by the court from leaving the Greater Accra Region without notifying investigators.
The Asutifi North MP was arraigned on Tuesday, 4th November 2025.
He is to report to investigators once every two weeks until the order is reversed or the trial begins.
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