Minority condemns torture of galamseyers by Soldiers in Obuasi; calls for probe

The Minority in Parliament has condemned the reported arrest and torture of some illegal miners in Obuasi by soldiers.

The miners were allegedly made to swim in mud waters whilst being tortured.

The suspects were arrested while allegedly mining on a concession belonging to AngloGold Ashanti.

Addressing the media in Parliament on Tuesday, Minority Spokesperson on Mines and Energy, John Jinapor accused the government of discrimination against locals in the fight against illegal mining.

The former Deputy Power Minister demanded immediate investigations into the matter as he questioned the silence of both the Ministers of Defence and Lands and Natural Resources over the issue.

“The Minority, therefore, wishes to call on the government, particularly the Minister for Defence, Minister for Interior, and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources to as a matter of urgency constitute an impartial, credible investigation into this dastardly act and whoever is found culpable must face the full rigours of the law. Ghana is governed by the constitution, we are governed by the rule of law and the Minority will not sit unconcerned for some few people to mishandle and demean the very basic right of the ordinary Ghanaian. This is the only way that we believe can show that the impunity and favouritism that has characterized the Akufo-Addo at least is being dealt with.”