Amansie West Assembly protest colleague's alleged killing by Asanko Mine security

Assembly members in the Amansie West District have formally petitioned the District Chief Executive (DCE), Prince Manu Morris, following a series of violent confrontations involving the Asanko Gold Mining Company.

The tensions culminated in the fatal shooting of their colleague, Patrick Danquah, by military personnel attached to the company.

In a petition submitted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the assembly members urged the DCE to escalate the matter to the Ashanti Regional Minister, President John Dramani Mahama, and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

They stressed that the safety of assembly members and the broader community is now under immediate threat due to increasing clashes with the mining firm’s security forces.

Describing Danquah’s death as “shocking and unacceptable,” the Presiding Member of the Assembly, Hon. Antwi Amponsah, said the incident has left local leaders living in fear.

He warned that without swift intervention, the killing could spark widespread unrest between local communities and Asanko Gold Mines.

The petition also raised concerns over the arrest and detention of another assembly member, Patrick Boamah, who was reportedly held without charge.

Assembly members condemned the action as “blatant harassment and a gross violation of their rights,” demanding his immediate release and protection for all elected officials.

In response, DCE Prince Manu Morris assured the assembly that their concerns would be conveyed to the appropriate state and traditional authorities.

He reaffirmed his commitment to restoring calm, protecting local leaders, and ensuring that justice is served.