'He never shows up' - Paul Yandoh accuses Ashanti Regional Minister of silence on major incidents

Former Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Yandoh, has criticised Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene over what he describes as his silence on major incidents in the Ashanti Region.

Speaking on Wontumi TV on Friday, November 13, 2026, Yandoh accused the minister of failing to publicly show concern about developments that require his attention, particularly incidents involving the safety and welfare of residents.

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“Frank Amoakohene is always quiet on disastrous incidents in the Ashanti Region. He never shows up when there is a major incident. He should show concern when the lives of people are in danger,” he said.

Yandoh cited the alleged sexual abuse incident at Obuasi Senior High School involving the school's headmaster, arguing that the Regional Minister had yet to publicly comment on the matter.

He questioned why Amoakohene had not spoken on the issue, particularly when the Speaker of Parliament, who is based in Accra, had commented on the incident.

The former NPP regional communications director also referenced developments at Manso Keniago, where a deadly clash between personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and some residents was reported.

He suggested that the minister, who is based in the region, should be more vocal and visible when such incidents occur.

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