Now we have a real President – Hosi on Mahama’s swift action against NAIMOS attack

The Convener of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has commended President John Mahama for what he described as a bold and decisive response to the attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in the Ahafo Region.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, November 4, a broadcast closely followed by Today.com.gh, Mr. Hosi said the President’s quick intervention marked a turning point in the fight against illegal mining and demonstrated the exercise of strong presidential authority.

“Now we have a head of state, we have a real president, and he’s showing his power, and this is what we expect of proper leadership,” the media activist, a member of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, said.

The comment follows a violent incident at Bronikrom near Hwidiem on Saturday, November 1, 2025, where a NAIMOS task force team was reportedly attacked by an angry mob allegedly led by two Members of Parliament — Ebenezer Kwaku Addo of Asutifi North and Collins Dauda of Asutifi South. The assault drew widespread condemnation, including from Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who warned that Parliament would not shield any MP found guilty of misconduct.

Mr. Hosi praised the President’s decisive action, saying it restored public confidence in the office of the presidency.

“I’m so impressed by the swiftness of His Excellency, the President. When you defy his men, who are at the forefront of the most important fight of this country, you are defying the directives of the Commander-in-Chief of this country. He has saved that office by his act,” he stated.

He described the intervention as the type of leadership the country urgently needs in tackling illegal mining.

“This is the form of leadership we have always been looking for. And I hope that this will not be one flash in the pan, but it will be the pan itself and everybody will realise that for galamsey, there is no tolerance for nonsense,” Mr. Hosi said.

Expressing his anger toward the alleged perpetrators, he added:

“As for that man, I don’t want to see, don’t put him on your screen. He’s not even worth your screen. You can write his statement. Don’t put his picture on your screen. We all vex, what is this?”

He concluded by applauding the President’s decisive leadership and urging further action:

“JM, I salute you today, you have made me happy. This is just the beginning, just don’t do it like comedy, there is more to do… You have to sack that guy from your party.”