Court bars Asutifi North MP from leaving Greater Accra over alleged attack on NAIMOS task force

An Accra High Court has barred the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, from leaving the Greater Accra Region over his alleged involvement in an attack on the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force near Bronikrom, Hwediem, in the Ahafo Region.

This directive follows the MP’s appearance before the court on November 4, 2025, in connection with the alleged galamsey-related clash, for which he faces provisional charges of assault on a public officer, unlawful damage, and rioting with weapons.

The MP was granted bail in the sum of GH¢150,000 and is required to report to investigators once every two weeks until the order is lifted or the trial begins.

During court proceedings, the lead prosecutor, Chief Inspector Alex Odonkor, argued that the case had become a matter of national interest and that the MP’s influence could potentially interfere with investigations, given that videos of the incident were circulating on social media.

Asutifi North MP appears in court over alleged attack on NAIMOS task force

He therefore pleaded with the court to remand the legislator, stating that he might tamper with witnesses and evidence.

Counsel for the Member of Parliament, however, opposed the prosecution’s request, arguing that their client is entitled to the constitutional presumption of innocence. They further stated that the MP is a family man with responsibilities to attend to.

Meanwhile, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo has been granted bail and is expected to reappear before the court on December 1, 2025. Other accused persons, identified as Zakaria Yakubu, one Alex, and others, are currently at large.

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