Police arrest Democracy Hub member over galamsey allegations against regional ministers

A member and head of mobilization of the Democracy Hub, Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service.

According to the police, Yeboah’s arrest follows allegations he made against certain government officials, allegations which investigators have since determined to be false.

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The police, in a statement dated November 26, 2025, and signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, disclosed that they acted on a petition submitted by Daniel Sasu Omari on behalf of the Ashanti, Eastern, and Western Regional Ministers, following allegations by the suspect of their involvement in illegal mining (galamsey) activities.

“Following a petition for investigation received by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), submitted by Mr Daniel Sasu Omari and two others on behalf of the Ashanti, Eastern, and Western Regional Ministers, suspect Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah has been arrested to assist the investigation,” parts of the statement read.

Meanwhile, the police have stated that Yeboah will be arraigned before the court on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

“The suspect is in custody and will be put before the court tomorrow, Thursday, 27th November 2025,” it added.

Background

Wendell Yeboah alleged on a live radio program on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 that three regional ministers are involved in illegal mining activities.

Yeboah, introduced during the interview claimed that Eastern Regional Minister Rita Awatey, Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson, and Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene are all implicated in galamsey operations.

Meanwhile, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has strongly refuted the allegations emphasising that he has never participated in any form of illegal mining.

According to the Minister, his legal team has already initiated formal processes to demand evidence from both Yeboah and the media firm where the comments were made.

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They are also seeking a retraction and a public apology.

He warned that failure to comply would trigger immediate legal action against the parties involved.

PRESS RELEASE:

ONE SUSPECT ARRESTED FOLLOWING PETITION ON FALSE GALAMSEY CLAIMS pic.twitter.com/ZuMCkmieq7

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) November 26, 2025