By: tntnewspapergh.com

Mr. Patrick Kwame Frimpong, the Ashanti Regional Dean of Presiding Members (PMs), who doubles as the First National Vice Chairman of NALAG, has renewed his passionate appeal to Ghanaians, especially the youth, to desist from physical attacks on military and other security personnel, in order to promote peaceful coexistence.

According to him, reported cases of attacks on military and other security personnel, who have been trained with the nation’s resources, have become too many and there is the urgent need for all stakeholders to join the crusade to uproot it.

Mr Frimpong, who is also the elected Assembly member for the Krofrom East Electoral Area and KMA Presiding Member, made the appeal in an interview with “The New Trust” newspaper on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025.

Mr.Patrick Kwame Frimpong

His call follows the recent clashes by some illegal miners and some military personnel in Obuasi, resulting in the death of nine people, with others sustaining severe injuries, including a military personnel.

Whilst condemning the incident and expressing his condolences to the bereaved families, he noted that the incident shouldn’t have happened had it not been previous incidents occasioned by civilians.

It would be recalled that two persons were also killed at Ahafo Kenyasi by police personnel providing security for Ahafo Newmont mines for allegedly attempting to steal.

Mr. Frimpong, who had made a similar appeal after the attack on the late Major Mahama seven years ago and subsequent attacks on security men at Ejura, among other incidents, admonished the military and other security agencies to adopt new strategies to avoid future clashes which usually lead to loss of lives.

Mr.Patrick Kwame Frimpong

It would be recalled that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have vowed to continue their efforts to safeguard the nation’s resources and ensure the safety of both civilians and security personnel.

The GAF also issued a stern warning to illegal miners, urging them to stay away from mining concessions and to refrain from engaging in violent confrontations with troops.

“GAF wishes to urge all illegal miners to stay away from mining concessions and also desist from engaging troops in shootouts since the consequences of such actions could be fatal,” the statement read.Myjoyonline.com reports that,the Government of Ghana has consistently warned against illegal mining, also known as “galamsey,” which has been a growing issue in the country, causing environmental damage and posing security threats.

The military’s Operation HALT II is part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities to restore order in mining areas.