Jomoro chief retracts criticism, apologizes to anti-galamsey task force:
Nana Kwame Nkansah II, Divisional Chief of Jomoro, has retracted his earlier criticisms and issued an apology to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) following a recent anti-galamsey operation in his area.
The apology follows a NAIMOS Task Force operation at the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve on October 8, 2025, which resulted in the arrest of two Chinese nationals and the seizure of a vehicle. Nana Nkansah II had initially questioned the legitimacy of the operation and the credibility of the task force in a press release.
However, in a new statement issued on October 13, 2025, the chief explained that after consulting with elders and opinion leaders, he realized his earlier comments were made in error.
“After consulting with my elders and some opinion leaders, I concluded that the action taken by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force was appropriate, and I would like to retract and apologise to the various key stakeholders who may have been offended by my statement in the aftermath,” he stated.
Nana Nkansah II acknowledged the operation’s legitimacy, recognizing that it supported the government’s policy of combating illegal mining near riverbanks and forest reserves. He also commended the NAIMOS Task Force for its dedication and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful mining, environmental protection, and youth empowerment.
